1970 Fiat 130 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 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat 130 (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2008 Mazda RX-8. (108 HP @ 8200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster 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 Fiat 130 (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda RX-8. (140 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda RX-8. 2008 Mazda RX-8 has automatic transmission and 1970 Fiat 130 has manual transmission. 1970 Fiat 130 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:
1970 Fiat 130 | 2008 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | 130 | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1308 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8200 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |