1970 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2008 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2008 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda RX-8 (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 96 kg more than 2008 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, 1970 Chevrolet Camaro (318 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda RX-8. (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Camaro | 2008 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Camaro | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 1308 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
