2009 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2009 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 810 kg more than 2009 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, 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda RX-8. (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda RX-8. 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2009 Mazda RX-8 has manual transmission. 2009 Mazda RX-8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Mazda RX-8 | 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Mazda | Oldsmobile |
Model | RX-8 | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1307 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3230 mm |