2007 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2007 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (183 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 660 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, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda RX-8. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Mazda RX-8 | 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Mazda | Oldsmobile |
Model | RX-8 | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 2007 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1306 cc | 6598 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 183 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3030 mm |