1988 Cadillac Brougham vs. 2009 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2009 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Cadillac Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Cadillac Brougham would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
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1988 Cadillac Brougham | 2009 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
Model | Brougham | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1988 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 1306 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 232 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2710 mm |