2004 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1968 Toyota Century
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 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda RX-8 (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Century weights approximately 408 kg more than 2004 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, 1968 Toyota Century (250 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda RX-8. (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mazda RX-8 | 1968 Toyota Century | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | RX-8 | Century |
Year Released | 2004 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |