1961 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1968 Mazda R-100
To start off, 1968 Mazda R-100 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1968 Mazda R-100. (110 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda R-100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 595 kg more than 1968 Mazda R-100. 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, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda R-100. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda R-100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Chevrolet Corvette | 1968 Mazda R-100 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Corvette | R-100 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4637 cc | 1963 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2270 mm |
