2005 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1966 Riley 4
To start off, 2005 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda RX-8 (228 HP) has 161 more horse power than 1966 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1966 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Riley 4 weights approximately 83 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Mazda RX-8 (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Riley 4. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda RX-8 | 1966 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Mazda | Riley |
| Model | RX-8 | 4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1308 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1148 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 45 L |
