1978 Mazda 818 vs. 1994 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 16 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 3,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton (355 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 720 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, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton (531 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 439 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 818 | 1994 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Mazda | Vauxhall |
| Model | 818 | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 3638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2740 mm |
