1968 Mazda R-100 vs. 1995 Renault Sport Spider
To start off, 1995 Renault Sport Spider is newer by 27 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Renault Sport Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Sport Spider (144 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1968 Mazda R-100. (110 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Sport Spider should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda R-100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Sport Spider weights approximately 125 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, 1995 Renault Sport Spider (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda R-100. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Renault Sport Spider 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 | 1995 Renault Sport Spider | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | R-100 | Sport Spider |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1963 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2410 mm |
