1968 Mazda R-100 vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1975 Plymouth Volare is newer by 7 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda R-100 (110 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda R-100 should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 660 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, 1975 Plymouth Volare (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda R-100. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda R-100.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mazda R-100 | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Mazda | Plymouth |
Model | R-100 | Volare |
Year Released | 1968 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1963 cc | 3687 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2760 mm |