2007 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (228 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (75 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 477 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mazda RX-8 | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | RX-8 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2007 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1307 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 211 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |