2004 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1989 Peugeot 505
To start off, 2004 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Peugeot 505 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 83 more horse power than 1989 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1989 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 92 kg more than 1989 Peugeot 505. 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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Peugeot 505. (162 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda RX-8 | 1989 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
| Model | RX-8 | 505 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 162 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 | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |
