1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2004 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,352 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2004 Mazda RX-8. (189 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 17 kg more than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda RX-8. (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 2004 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Corvette | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5352 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 61 L |
