2007 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1959 Riley 4-68
To start off, 2007 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4-68. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4-68 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Riley 4-68 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4-68. (63 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4-68.
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 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4-68. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4-68.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mazda RX-8 | 1959 Riley 4-68 | |
Make | Mazda | Riley |
Model | RX-8 | 4-68 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1308 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |