1970 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1968 Mazda R-100
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Camaro 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 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chevrolet Camaro (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1968 Mazda R-100. (110 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda R-100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 713 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, 1970 Chevrolet Camaro (318 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda R-100. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda R-100.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Camaro | 1968 Mazda R-100 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
Model | Camaro | R-100 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5025 cc | 1963 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2270 mm |