1958 BMW 600 vs. 2004 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2004 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 600 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 2004 Mazda RX-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda RX-8 (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 842 kg more than 1958 BMW 600. 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, 2004 Mazda RX-8 (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 600 | 2004 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 600 | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2710 mm |
