2004 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1970 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2004 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Rekord 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 1970 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 302 kg more than 1970 Opel Rekord. 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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Rekord. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mazda RX-8 | 1970 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Mazda | Opel |
Model | RX-8 | Rekord |
Year Released | 2004 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |