1978 Mazda 818 vs. 1977 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1978 Mazda 818 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Nissan Laurel (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 140 kg more than 1978 Mazda 818. 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, 1977 Nissan Laurel (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 818 | 1977 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | 818 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1977 |
| 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 | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2680 mm |
