1978 Mazda 818 vs. 2007 Nissan Note
To start off, 2007 Nissan Note is newer by 29 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 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Note is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 818 (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Note. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Note. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Note weights approximately 362 kg more than 1978 Mazda 818.
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, 2007 Nissan Note, 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, 2007 Nissan Note (160 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Note will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 818 | 2007 Nissan Note | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | 818 | Note |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1242 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2610 mm |
