1967 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1968 Mazda R-100
To start off, 1968 Mazda R-100 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (276 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1968 Mazda R-100. (110 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda R-100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 510 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, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (481 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda R-100. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda R-100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Chevrolet Camaro | 1968 Mazda R-100 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Camaro | R-100 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1963 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2270 mm |
