2003 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1994 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 2003 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Venturi Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Venturi Coupe would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Venturi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda RX-8 (228 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1994 Venturi Coupe. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1994 Venturi Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1994 Venturi Coupe. 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, 1994 Venturi Coupe (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda RX-8. (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1994 Venturi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mazda RX-8 | 1994 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | Mazda | Venturi |
| Model | RX-8 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1308 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
