1979 Fiat 131 vs. 1972 Mazda 818
To start off, 1979 Fiat 131 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mazda 818 (68 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 131. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Fiat 131 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1972 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, 1979 Fiat 131 (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Fiat 131 | 1972 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 131 | 818 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 68 HP |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2320 mm |
