2004 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2004 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corona 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 121 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 336 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corona. 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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mazda RX-8 | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | RX-8 | Corona |
Year Released | 2004 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |