1978 Mazda 818 vs. 1979 Porsche 928
To start off, 1979 Porsche 928 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 928 (295 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Porsche 928 weights approximately 450 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, 1979 Porsche 928 (380 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 818 | 1979 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | 818 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2510 mm |
