2008 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1970 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2008 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,696 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1970 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 264 kg more than 1970 Opel Rekord. 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 (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mazda RX-8 | 1970 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Mazda | Opel |
Model | RX-8 | Rekord |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1308 cc | 1696 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |