2008 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1980 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2008 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 1,588 cc, 1980 Toyota Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda RX-8 (228 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Sprinter. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1980 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mazda RX-8 (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda RX-8 | 1980 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | RX-8 | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1308 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
