2009 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1975 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2009 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Publica 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 169 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Publica.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mazda RX-8 (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda RX-8 | 1975 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | RX-8 | Publica |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1306 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2270 mm |
