2009 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1963 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2009 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,306 cc, 2009 Mazda RX-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Corona. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Corona.
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, 2009 Mazda RX-8 (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Corona. (68 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda RX-8 | 1963 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | RX-8 | Corona |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1306 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 75 L |
