1989 Honda Concerto vs. 1971 Mazda 818
To start off, 1989 Honda Concerto is newer by 18 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Concerto (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1971 Mazda 818. (80 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Concerto weights approximately 280 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, 1989 Honda Concerto, 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, 1989 Honda Concerto (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda 818. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Concerto | 1971 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Concerto | 818 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2290 mm |
