1978 Mazda 818 vs. 1978 Toyota Corsa
To start off, both 1978 Mazda 818 and 1978 Toyota Corsa were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,452 cc, 1978 Toyota Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 68 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 818 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corsa.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Toyota Corsa (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 818 | 1978 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 818 | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2510 mm |
