2007 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1957 Trabant P 70
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 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Trabant P 70 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 210 more horse power than 1957 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1957 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1957 Trabant P 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Trabant P 70. (55 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda RX-8 | 1957 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Mazda | Trabant |
| Model | RX-8 | P 70 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 1306 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2390 mm |
