2007 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1954 Oldsmobile 88
To start off, 2007 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Oldsmobile 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Oldsmobile 88 would be higher. At 5,320 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Oldsmobile 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1954 Oldsmobile 88. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1954 Oldsmobile 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Oldsmobile 88 weights approximately 490 kg more than 2007 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, 1954 Oldsmobile 88 (407 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1954 Oldsmobile 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda RX-8 | 1954 Oldsmobile 88 | |
| Make | Mazda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | RX-8 | 88 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1306 cc | 5320 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3110 mm |
