2006 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (228 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (75 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 487 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mazda RX-8 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | RX-8 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1308 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 211 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 941 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |