2004 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1978 Nissan 260 ZX
To start off, 2004 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan 260 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan 260 ZX 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 65 more horse power than 1978 Nissan 260 ZX. (124 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan 260 ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 232 kg more than 1978 Nissan 260 ZX. 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan 260 ZX. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan 260 ZX.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mazda RX-8 | 1978 Nissan 260 ZX | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | RX-8 | 260 ZX |
Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 2565 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |