1990 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1978 Mazda 818
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 12 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 3,133 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Camaro (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 520 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, 1990 Chevrolet Camaro (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Chevrolet Camaro | 1978 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
Model | Camaro | 818 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3133 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2320 mm |