1978 Mazda 818 vs. 1991 Tata Estate
To start off, 1991 Tata Estate is newer by 13 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 1,947 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Tata Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 818 (68 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1991 Tata Estate. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1991 Tata Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Tata Estate weights approximately 640 kg more than 1978 Mazda 818.
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, 1991 Tata Estate (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Tata Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mazda 818 | 1991 Tata Estate | |
Make | Mazda | Tata |
Model | 818 | Estate |
Year Released | 1978 | 1991 |
Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 92 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2830 mm |