2004 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1968 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2004 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda Familia 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 132 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 602 kg more than 1968 Mazda Familia. 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, 2004 Mazda RX-8 (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2004 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda RX-8 | 1968 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | RX-8 | Familia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 55 L |
