2008 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1954 Simca Aronde
To start off, 2008 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,308 cc, 2008 Mazda RX-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda RX-8 (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1954 Simca Aronde. (62 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1954 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 462 kg more than 1954 Simca Aronde. 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, 2008 Mazda RX-8 (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda RX-8 | 1954 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Mazda | Simca |
| Model | RX-8 | Aronde |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1308 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |
