2008 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1974 Opel Admiral
To start off, 2008 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda RX-8 (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1974 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1974 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Opel Admiral weights approximately 53 kg more than 2008 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, 1974 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda RX-8. (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1974 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mazda RX-8 | 1974 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Mazda | Opel |
Model | RX-8 | Admiral |
Year Released | 2008 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1308 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 227 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |