2006 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1968 Nissan President
To start off, 2006 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (212 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1968 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan President.
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 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mazda RX-8 | 1968 Nissan President | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | RX-8 | President |
Year Released | 2006 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1311 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |