2005 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1971 Renault 10
To start off, 2005 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Renault 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Renault 10 would be higher. At 2,614 cc, 2005 Mazda RX-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda RX-8 (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1971 Renault 10. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1971 Renault 10. 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, 2005 Mazda RX-8 (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 10. (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda RX-8 | 1971 Renault 10 | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | RX-8 | 10 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2614 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 38 L |
