1969 Holden Brougham vs. 2007 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2007 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Brougham would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1969 Holden Brougham. (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Brougham weights approximately 40 kg more than 2007 Mazda RX-8.
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, 1969 Holden Brougham (408 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda RX-8. 1969 Holden Brougham has automatic transmission and 2007 Mazda RX-8 has manual transmission. 2007 Mazda RX-8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Holden Brougham will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Holden Brougham | 2007 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Holden | Mazda |
| Model | Brougham | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 1308 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2710 mm |
