1984 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1971 Mazda 818
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 (93 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1971 Mazda 818. (80 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1971 Mazda 818. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 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 1971 Mazda 818. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33, 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, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 (130 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda 818. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1971 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | 33 | 818 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2290 mm |