1992 Jaguar XJR-15 vs. 1968 Mazda R-100
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 is newer by 24 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 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 1968 Mazda R-100. (110 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda R-100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 weights approximately 245 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, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 (569 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 434 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda R-100. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda R-100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 | 1968 Mazda R-100 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mazda |
| Model | XJR-15 | R-100 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5993 cc | 1963 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 307 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2270 mm |
