2007 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1968 Nissan President
To start off, 2007 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (228 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1968 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan President weights approximately 180 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, 1968 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 Nissan President 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 | 1968 Nissan President | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | RX-8 | President |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1307 cc | 2974 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
