2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1972 Mazda 818
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Defender (180 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 750 kg more than 1972 Mazda 818. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Mazda 818. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 1972 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Defender | 818 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3947 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2320 mm |
