1986 Buick Estate vs. 1977 Mazda 818
To start off, 1986 Buick Estate is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Buick Estate (183 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1977 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Estate weights approximately 885 kg more than 1977 Mazda 818. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1986 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Estate | 1977 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Estate | 818 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1271 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2320 mm |
