2005 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1974 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2005 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda RX-8 (197 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1974 Toyota Carina. 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 (222 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mazda RX-8 | 1974 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | RX-8 | Carina |
Year Released | 2005 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1311 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2430 mm |