1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1968 Mazda 1000
To start off, both 1968 Chevrolet Corvette and 1968 Mazda 1000 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,999 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP) has 343 more horse power than 1968 Mazda 1000. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 726 kg more than 1968 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 Chevrolet Corvette (624 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 530 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda 1000. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1968 Mazda 1000 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Corvette | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6999 cc | 1168 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 57 HP |
| Torque | 624 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 55 L |
