1970 Cadillac Brougham vs. 2005 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2005 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Cadillac Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Cadillac Brougham would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Cadillac Brougham (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2005 Mazda RX-8. (189 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Cadillac Brougham should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 806 kg more than 2005 Mazda RX-8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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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1970 Cadillac Brougham | 2005 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
Model | Brougham | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7734 cc | 2614 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2196 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5810 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3390 mm | 2710 mm |