1955 Cadillac 62 vs. 2008 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2008 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,424 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Cadillac 62 (267 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2008 Mazda RX-8. (108 HP @ 8200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster 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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1955 Cadillac 62 | 2008 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
Model | 62 | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1955 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5424 cc | 1308 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3290 mm | 2710 mm |