2009 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1971 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2009 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Skoda Octavia 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 185 more horse power than 1971 Skoda Octavia. (47 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1971 Skoda Octavia.
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 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Skoda Octavia. (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda RX-8 | 1971 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Mazda | Skoda |
| Model | RX-8 | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1306 cc | 1220 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 30 L |
