2007 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1976 Toyota Corolla
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 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,307 cc, 2007 Mazda RX-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (228 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 605 kg more than 1976 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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda RX-8 | 1976 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | RX-8 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1307 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 75 L |
