1941 Cadillac 60 vs. 2008 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2008 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 67 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Cadillac 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Cadillac 60 would be higher. At 5,672 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Cadillac 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1941 Cadillac 60. (148 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1941 Cadillac 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Cadillac 60 weights approximately 495 kg more than 2008 Mazda RX-8.
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.
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1941 Cadillac 60 | 2008 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
Model | 60 | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1941 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5672 cc | 1308 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2710 mm |