1980 BMW 628 vs. 2005 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2005 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 BMW 628 would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda RX-8 (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1980 BMW 628. (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1980 BMW 628. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW 628 weights approximately 104 kg more than 2005 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, 1980 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda RX-8. (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1980 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
1980 BMW 628 | 2005 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 628 | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1980 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2786 cc | 1308 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 223 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |