1978 Mazda 818 vs. 1993 Nissan 100 NX
To start off, 1993 Nissan 100 NX is newer by 15 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Nissan 100 NX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan 100 NX (141 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan 100 NX should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan 100 NX weights approximately 255 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Nissan 100 NX (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan 100 NX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 818 | 1993 Nissan 100 NX | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | 818 | 100 NX |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
