2004 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1957 Porsche 356
To start off, 2004 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 2004 Mazda RX-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda RX-8 (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1957 Porsche 356. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1957 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 602 kg more than 1957 Porsche 356. 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.
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2004 Mazda RX-8 | 1957 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Mazda | Porsche |
Model | RX-8 | 356 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1957 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1581 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | boxer |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1392 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2110 mm |