1979 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2010 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2010 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1979 Chevrolet Caprice. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1979 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 254 kg more than 2010 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, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice (278 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda RX-8. (215 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1979 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda RX-8. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 2010 Mazda RX-8 has manual transmission. 2010 Mazda RX-8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chevrolet Caprice | 2010 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Caprice | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1644 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1341 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |
