1970 Chevrolet Comodoro vs. 2002 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2002 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro would be higher. At 2,615 cc, 2002 Mazda RX-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mazda RX-8 (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. (79 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Mazda RX-8 (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro | 2002 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Comodoro | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2470 cc | 2615 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2710 mm |
