2007 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1967 Toyota Corolla
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 Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,308 cc, 2007 Mazda RX-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Corolla. (58 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Corolla.
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 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mazda RX-8 | 1967 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | RX-8 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2007 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1308 cc | 1077 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 61 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |