1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1974 Mazda 818
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda 818 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 555 kg more than 1974 Mazda 818.
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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 857 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 818. (92 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1974 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
Model | Corvette | 818 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 68 HP |
Torque | 949 Nm | 92 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2320 mm |