1998 Kia Potentia vs. 1976 Mazda 818
To start off, 1998 Kia Potentia is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Kia Potentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Kia Potentia (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Kia Potentia weights approximately 463 kg more than 1976 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, 1998 Kia Potentia (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Kia Potentia | 1976 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Kia | Mazda |
| Model | Potentia | 818 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2320 mm |
