1993 Mazda AZ-1 vs. 1976 Volkswagen 181
To start off, 1993 Mazda AZ-1 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Volkswagen 181. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Volkswagen 181 would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Volkswagen 181 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Volkswagen 181 weights approximately 66 kg more than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
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.
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1993 Mazda AZ-1 | 1976 Volkswagen 181 | |
Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
Model | AZ-1 | 181 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 657 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 834 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2410 mm |