1978 Mazda 818 vs. 2001 Toyota Will
To start off, 2001 Toyota Will is newer by 23 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Will is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Will (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Will should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Will weights approximately 305 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.
Because 1978 Mazda 818 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Mazda 818. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Will, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Toyota Will (171 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Will will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 818 | 2001 Toyota Will | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 818 | Will |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2510 mm |
