2002 AC Aceca vs. 1975 Mazda 818
To start off, 2002 AC Aceca is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 AC Aceca (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 AC Aceca weights approximately 630 kg more than 1975 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, 2002 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Aceca | 1975 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | AC | Mazda |
| Model | Aceca | 818 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2320 mm |
