1968 Mazda R-100 vs. 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 13 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1968 Mazda R-100. (110 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda R-100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 895 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, 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda R-100. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda R-100. 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1968 Mazda R-100 has manual transmission. 1968 Mazda R-100 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda R-100 | 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Mazda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | R-100 | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1963 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2910 mm |
