2007 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1957 Morris Minor
To start off, 2007 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,306 cc, 2007 Mazda RX-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1957 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 388 kg more than 1957 Morris Minor. 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, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda RX-8 | 1957 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Mazda | Morris |
| Model | RX-8 | Minor |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1306 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 792 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2190 mm |
