1990 Bentley Turbo vs. 2006 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2006 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Bentley Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Bentley Turbo would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Bentley Turbo (316 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (108 HP @ 8200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 2006 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, 1990 Bentley Turbo (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 610 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (140 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1990 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Bentley Turbo | 2006 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Bentley | Mazda |
| Model | Turbo | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1308 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 8200 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2710 mm |
