2005 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2005 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda RX-8 (197 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado. (124 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 315 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, 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda RX-8. (222 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado 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 | 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Mazda | Oldsmobile |
Model | RX-8 | Toronado |
Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1311 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2910 mm |