2008 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1989 Toyota Century
To start off, 2008 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Century. (154 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Century weights approximately 471 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, 1989 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda RX-8. (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda RX-8. 1989 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda RX-8 has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda RX-8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda RX-8 | 1989 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | RX-8 | Century |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1308 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2870 mm |
