2005 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 2005 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne would be higher. At 5,317 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2005 Mazda RX-8. (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 404 kg more than 2005 Mazda RX-8. 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, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (441 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda RX-8. (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda RX-8 | 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
| Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
| Model | RX-8 | Grande Parisienne |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1308 cc | 5317 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 102 L |
