1978 Mazda 818 vs. 1987 Mazda 929
To start off, 1987 Mazda 929 is newer by 9 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mazda 929 (114 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 929 weights approximately 345 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, 1987 Mazda 929 (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 818 | 1987 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | 818 | 929 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2720 mm |
