2004 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1979 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2004 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Celica 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 71 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 212 kg more than 1979 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mazda RX-8 (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda RX-8 | 1979 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | RX-8 | Celica |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2640 mm |
