1967 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2003 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2003 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (276 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2003 Mazda RX-8. (228 HP @ 8200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1967 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (481 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda RX-8. (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Chevrolet Camaro | 2003 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Camaro | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1308 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8200 RPM |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 61 L |
