2009 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1966 Renault Floride
To start off, 2009 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Renault Floride 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 (228 HP) has 177 more horse power than 1966 Renault Floride. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1966 Renault Floride. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Floride. (76 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda RX-8 | 1966 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | RX-8 | Floride |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1306 cc | 1106 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 51 HP |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| 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 | 1425 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 38 L |
