1978 Mazda 818 vs. 1970 Renault 10
To start off, 1978 Mazda 818 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Renault 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Renault 10 would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Renault 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 818 (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1970 Renault 10. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1970 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 818 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1970 Renault 10. 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, 1970 Renault 10 (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Renault 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 818 | 1970 Renault 10 | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | 818 | 10 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2280 mm |
