1961 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1970 Mazda 110 S
To start off, 1970 Mazda 110 S is newer by 9 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 119 more horse power than 1970 Mazda 110 S. (108 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda 110 S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 440 kg more than 1970 Mazda 110 S. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda 110 S. (142 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1961 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda 110 S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Chevrolet Corvette | 1970 Mazda 110 S | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Corvette | 110 S |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4637 cc | 1962 cc |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2360 mm |
