2006 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1970 Peugeot 504
To start off, 2006 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (108 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1970 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1970 Peugeot 504.
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, 1970 Peugeot 504 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (140 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda RX-8. 2006 Mazda RX-8 has automatic transmission and 1970 Peugeot 504 has manual transmission. 1970 Peugeot 504 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mazda RX-8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mazda RX-8 | 1970 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
Model | RX-8 | 504 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1308 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |