1995 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1971 Mazda 818
To start off, 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1971 Mazda 818. (80 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1971 Mazda 818. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Mazda 818 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Mazda 818. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Alfa Romeo 145, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda 818. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1971 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | 145 | 818 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2290 mm |