1968 Mazda R-100 vs. 1970 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1970 Nissan Skyline is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda R-100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda R-100 would be higher. At 1,963 cc, 1968 Mazda R-100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda R-100 (110 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Skyline. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda R-100 should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 175 kg more than 1968 Mazda R-100.
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 Mazda R-100 (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Skyline. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda R-100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mazda R-100 | 1970 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | R-100 | Skyline |
Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1963 cc | 1483 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2500 mm |