1997 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1974 Mazda 818
To start off, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 23 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. At 3,236 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 (331 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 995 kg more than 1974 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, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 (490 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Aston Martin DB7 | 1974 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
| Model | DB7 | 818 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3236 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2320 mm |
