2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1978 Mazda 818
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 29 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 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (121 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1237 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.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Mazda 818. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 1978 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | Defender | 818 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 121 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2320 mm |