1960 Cadillac Brougham vs. 2008 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2008 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Brougham would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Cadillac Brougham (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2008 Mazda RX-8. (189 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Brougham should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 873 kg more than 2008 Mazda RX-8. 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, 1960 Cadillac Brougham (591 Nm) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda RX-8. (220 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Cadillac Brougham | 2008 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
| Model | Brougham | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1308 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 591 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 61 L |
