1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1968 Mazda R-100
To start off, both 1968 Chevrolet Corvette and 1968 Mazda R-100 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1968 Mazda R-100. (110 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda R-100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 658 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda R-100. (135 Nm). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda R-100.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1968 Mazda R-100 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
Model | Corvette | R-100 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1963 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 135 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1463 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2270 mm |