1974 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2005 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda RX-8 (228 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Corvette. (195 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1974 Chevrolet Corvette (373 Nm) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda RX-8. (211 Nm). This means 1974 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
Model | Corvette | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1307 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 228 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 211 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2680 mm |