1984 BMW 628 vs. 2011 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2011 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW 628 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1984 BMW 628. (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 628. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 628 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2011 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, 1984 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda RX-8. (215 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW 628 | 2011 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 628 | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1341 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2703 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
