1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk vs. 2010 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2010 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk would be higher. At 2,779 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk.
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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1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk | 2010 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Studebaker | Mazda |
Model | Sky Hawk | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2779 cc | 1300 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 232 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1341 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |