1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon vs. 1968 Mazda R-100
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon is newer by 12 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1968 Mazda R-100. (110 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda R-100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon weights approximately 1019 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, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon (434 Nm) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda R-100. (135 Nm). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda R-100. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon 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. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon | 1968 Mazda R-100 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
| Model | V8 Saloon | R-100 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1963 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2270 mm |
