1978 Mazda 818 vs. 1985 Renault 5
To start off, 1985 Renault 5 is newer by 7 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 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Renault 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Renault 5 weights approximately 92 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, 1985 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mazda 818 | 1985 Renault 5 | |
Make | Mazda | Renault |
Model | 818 | 5 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2450 mm |