2005 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1970 Vauxhall Ventora
To start off, 2005 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Vauxhall Ventora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Vauxhall Ventora would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Vauxhall Ventora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda RX-8 (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1970 Vauxhall Ventora. (122 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1970 Vauxhall Ventora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 212 kg more than 1970 Vauxhall Ventora. 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, 1970 Vauxhall Ventora (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda RX-8. (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1970 Vauxhall Ventora 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 | 1970 Vauxhall Ventora | |
| Make | Mazda | Vauxhall |
| Model | RX-8 | Ventora |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2614 cc | 3294 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1178 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 54 L |
