1978 Mazda 818 vs. 1976 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1978 Mazda 818 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 818 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1976 Nissan Silvia.
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, 1976 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mazda 818 | 1976 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | 818 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1978 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2350 mm |