1980 Fiat Panda vs. 1978 Mazda 818

To start off, 1980 Fiat Panda is newer by 2 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 1,272 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 818 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 818 (68 HP) has 35 more horse power than 1980 Fiat Panda. (33 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 818 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1980 Fiat Panda. 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, 1980 Fiat Panda, 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, 1978 Mazda 818 (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat Panda. (57 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 818 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat Panda.

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