1968 Mazda R-100 vs. 1970 Volkswagen K 70
To start off, 1970 Volkswagen K 70 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 Volkswagen K 70. (75 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda R-100 should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen K 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volkswagen K 70 weights approximately 251 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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen K 70. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda R-100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen K 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda R-100 | 1970 Volkswagen K 70 | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | R-100 | K 70 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1963 cc | 1605 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2700 mm |
