1989 Maserati 420 vs. 1978 Mazda 818
To start off, 1989 Maserati 420 is newer by 11 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 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Maserati 420 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1978 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, 1989 Maserati 420 (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Maserati 420 | 1978 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Maserati | Mazda |
Model | 420 | 818 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2320 mm |