2001 Honda Fit vs. 1976 Mazda 818
To start off, 2001 Honda Fit is newer by 25 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 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Fit (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mazda 818 weights approximately 12 kg more than 2001 Honda Fit.
Because 1976 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 1976 Mazda 818. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Fit, 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, 2001 Honda Fit (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Fit | 1976 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Fit | 818 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2320 mm |
