1968 Fiat 125 vs. 2008 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2008 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda RX-8 (108 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 125.
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, 2008 Mazda RX-8 (140 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 125. 2008 Mazda RX-8 has automatic transmission and 1968 Fiat 125 has manual transmission. 1968 Fiat 125 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mazda RX-8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 125 | 2008 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | 125 | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1308 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8200 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 61 L |