2006 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1968 Toyota 2000GT
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 Toyota 2000GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota 2000GT would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Toyota 2000GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (228 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1968 Toyota 2000GT. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota 2000GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 264 kg more than 1968 Toyota 2000GT. 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, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota 2000GT. (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota 2000GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda RX-8 | 1968 Toyota 2000GT | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | RX-8 | 2000GT |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1308 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 60 L |
