1979 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1968 Mazda R-100
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 11 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 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 750 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, 1979 Chevrolet Corvette (366 Nm) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda R-100. (135 Nm). This means 1979 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda R-100.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Chevrolet Corvette | 1968 Mazda R-100 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
Model | Corvette | R-100 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 1963 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 110 HP |
Torque | 366 Nm | 135 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2270 mm |