1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia vs. 2009 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2009 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 4,555 cc (12 cylinders), 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2009 Mazda RX-8. (232 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 2009 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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1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia | 2009 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
Model | 375 Mille Miglia | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1954 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4555 cc | 1306 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2710 mm |