2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1968 Mazda R-100
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 32 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 1,963 cc, 1968 Mazda R-100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1968 Mazda R-100. (110 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda R-100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda R-100 weights approximately 345 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7.
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, 2000 Caterham 7 (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda R-100. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda R-100.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 1968 Mazda R-100 | |
| Make | Caterham | Mazda |
| Model | 7 | R-100 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1963 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2270 mm |
