2007 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1967 Toyota Century
To start off, 2007 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Century. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Toyota Century weights approximately 620 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, 1967 Toyota Century (247 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1967 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda RX-8. 1967 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 2007 Mazda RX-8 has manual transmission. 2007 Mazda RX-8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mazda RX-8 | 1967 Toyota Century | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | RX-8 | Century |
Year Released | 2007 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1306 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2870 mm |