1968 Audi Super 90 vs. 1976 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1976 Mazda 1000 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Audi Super 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Audi Super 90 would be higher. At 1,761 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Audi Super 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Audi Super 90 (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Audi Super 90 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Audi Super 90 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1976 Mazda 1000. 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, 1968 Audi Super 90 (147 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Audi Super 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Audi Super 90 | 1976 Mazda 1000 | |
| Make | Audi | Mazda |
| Model | Super 90 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1761 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2270 mm |
