1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1975 Mazda 818
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (317 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 656 kg more than 1975 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, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (434 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1975 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
| Model | V8 Zagato | 818 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2320 mm |
