2004 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1993 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2004 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Previa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Previa 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 57 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Previa. (132 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Previa weights approximately 223 kg more than 2004 Mazda RX-8.
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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Previa. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda RX-8 | 1993 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | RX-8 | Previa |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 75 L |
