1999 Holden Berlina vs. 2011 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2011 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Holden Berlina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Holden Berlina would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1999 Holden Berlina. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1999 Holden Berlina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Holden Berlina weights approximately 180 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, 1999 Holden Berlina (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda RX-8. (215 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 Holden Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Holden Berlina | 2011 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Holden | Mazda |
| Model | Berlina | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1341 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2703 mm |
