1978 Lada 1600 vs. 2006 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2006 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Lada 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Lada 1600 would be higher. At 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Lada 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (228 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1978 Lada 1600. (78 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1978 Lada 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 398 kg more than 1978 Lada 1600. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lada 1600. (122 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lada 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Lada 1600 | 2006 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Lada | Mazda |
| Model | 1600 | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1308 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8200 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1428 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 61 L |
