1997 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1978 Mazda 818
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 19 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 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (190 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 590 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.
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 Chevrolet Camaro (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Camaro | 1978 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Camaro | 818 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2320 mm |
