2003 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1975 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2003 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda RX-8 (228 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Carina. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1975 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Mazda RX-8 (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mazda RX-8 | 1975 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | RX-8 | Carina |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1308 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2430 mm |
