1978 Mazda 818 vs. 1967 Volkswagen 1303
To start off, 1978 Mazda 818 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Volkswagen 1303. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Volkswagen 1303 would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Volkswagen 1303 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 818 (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1967 Volkswagen 1303. (43 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1967 Volkswagen 1303. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 818 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1967 Volkswagen 1303. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1967 Volkswagen 1303 (100 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Volkswagen 1303 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 818 | 1967 Volkswagen 1303 | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | 818 | 1303 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2410 mm |
