2007 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1967 TVR Tuscan
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 TVR Tuscan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 TVR Tuscan would be higher. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 TVR Tuscan (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1967 TVR Tuscan.
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 TVR Tuscan (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1967 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda RX-8 | 1967 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Mazda | TVR |
| Model | RX-8 | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1308 cc | 4727 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Top Speed | 223 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 71 L |
