1994 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1978 Mazda 818
To start off, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 16 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 4,554 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1220 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.
Because 1994 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Mazda 818. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover (381 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Land Rover Range Rover | 1978 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Range Rover | 818 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4554 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2220 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2320 mm |
