2008 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1992 Tata Estate
To start off, 2008 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Tata Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Tata Estate would be higher. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Tata Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1992 Tata Estate. (67 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1992 Tata Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Tata Estate weights approximately 311 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, 2008 Mazda RX-8 (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Tata Estate. (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Tata Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda RX-8 | 1992 Tata Estate | |
| Make | Mazda | Tata |
| Model | RX-8 | Estate |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1992 |
| Engine Size | 1308 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
