1978 Mazda 818 vs. 1990 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1990 Westfield ZEI is newer by 12 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Westfield ZEI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 818 weights approximately 274 kg more than 1990 Westfield ZEI.
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, 1990 Westfield ZEI (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 818 | 1990 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Mazda | Westfield |
| Model | 818 | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2340 mm |
