Hindsight RX-7 vs Rx-8 which is or was the better Car?
10-15-2007, 01:05 PM
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I think that's it in a nutshell. I've lusted more for an FD, but enjoy my every day reliable RX-8.
I've owned both...the RX8 handles much more like a Miata...twitchy...oversteer, understeer, all kinds of steer.
The RX7 just feels more neutral, but is plagued with power oversteer (at least mine was)....but it rides so much smoother and the engine sounds 1000 times better...the Renesis sounds like **** compared to an FD.
I was much more confident driving the RX7 fast than I am driving the RX8 fast...but the maintenance on an FD is a nightmare and it's very tempremental (humidity, temperature, cycles of the moon, haha)...and for that reason it will never be the daily driver the RX8 is.
My $0.02
The RX7 just feels more neutral, but is plagued with power oversteer (at least mine was)....but it rides so much smoother and the engine sounds 1000 times better...the Renesis sounds like **** compared to an FD.
I was much more confident driving the RX7 fast than I am driving the RX8 fast...but the maintenance on an FD is a nightmare and it's very tempremental (humidity, temperature, cycles of the moon, haha)...and for that reason it will never be the daily driver the RX8 is.
My $0.02
11-02-2007, 07:04 PM
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Off topic, but I agree the Renesis engine doesn't sound nearly as nice (and isn't nearly as smooth) as any generation RX7. I drove an FC and it felt like silk compared to the Renesis.
11-07-2007, 06:30 PM
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FD RX-7 is the better car. While i plan to pick up an RX-8 it would be strictly for hauling my *** around every day instead of tracking or going out for a good race. The FD RX-7 is a timeless design. No other car I know of, gets the attention it does. I get asked every time I drive it, what type of car it is, and if it is brand new. Can't beat that.
More power, more focused. Its a true sports car. The RX-8 is a great handler, quick, and has great utility. Sports cars are not to have "great utility" by their nature. I don't hear many Ferrari owners bitching about the lack of a back seat or luggage space.
More power, more focused. Its a true sports car. The RX-8 is a great handler, quick, and has great utility. Sports cars are not to have "great utility" by their nature. I don't hear many Ferrari owners bitching about the lack of a back seat or luggage space.
11-07-2007, 06:59 PM
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That's kinda true.
Apples and Watermelons.
And are we talking in absolute terms or relative? As in which is better if they were both new TODAY? And which gen RX7?
Well in my own little interpretation of this question I'm assuming the legacy of the RX-7 is going against the current RX-8. If thats the case, RX-7 hands down.
Apples and Watermelons.
And are we talking in absolute terms or relative? As in which is better if they were both new TODAY? And which gen RX7?
Well in my own little interpretation of this question I'm assuming the legacy of the RX-7 is going against the current RX-8. If thats the case, RX-7 hands down.
11-07-2007, 07:31 PM
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Agreed 100%. I'd much rather put up with the 430 for life then Alba! And you only need to take Alba for a ride once to get satisfaction, but the F430- mmmmmmm, every weekend should be so sweet.
11-07-2007, 08:34 PM
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RX-7 ...closer to a race car.
RX-8...closer to a sports car.
Big difference. So depending what one whats.
I will always take newer/better technology to old tech.
Not to say either was bad. Like saying, which of the top two females in the world would you take. Either choice would be find except some would try both!
To me looking good is better than going fastest! Appearance over performance, but performance still counts. I dont want that one legged duck passing me by on the freeway!
RX-8...closer to a sports car.
Big difference. So depending what one whats.
I will always take newer/better technology to old tech.
Not to say either was bad. Like saying, which of the top two females in the world would you take. Either choice would be find except some would try both!
To me looking good is better than going fastest! Appearance over performance, but performance still counts. I dont want that one legged duck passing me by on the freeway!
11-07-2007, 10:33 PM
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I think the RX-7 is the better 2-seat sports car… but the 8 is the better car, overall.
And for the record, newer models—even though they go and stop faster—aren't always "better". Most enthusiasts feel the original VW GTI was "better" than the ones that followed, even though they were faster. It's the reason I'm just a little bit wary about the next RX-8: I'm sure it'll be faster, but I wonder if it'll also be heavier and, frankly, just not quite as good.
And for the record, newer models—even though they go and stop faster—aren't always "better". Most enthusiasts feel the original VW GTI was "better" than the ones that followed, even though they were faster. It's the reason I'm just a little bit wary about the next RX-8: I'm sure it'll be faster, but I wonder if it'll also be heavier and, frankly, just not quite as good.
11-07-2007, 10:41 PM
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Not that I'm trying to convert anyone here... but I don't see why everyone here says the RX-8 is the better car... the numbers speak for themselves.
RX-8
Renesis 1.3L N/A 232 Hp
2900-3100lbs curb weight
14.5@96mph
.88g skidpad
66mph slalom
60-0mph 116ft
RX-7
1.3L Twinturbo 255hp
2700-2850 curbweight (depending on R1 vs. touring)
13.9@101mph
.99g skidpad
69.8mph slalom
60-0ft 113ft
Sorry, FD3S RX-7 still king of the rotary world.
RX-8
Renesis 1.3L N/A 232 Hp
2900-3100lbs curb weight
14.5@96mph
.88g skidpad
66mph slalom
60-0mph 116ft
RX-7
1.3L Twinturbo 255hp
2700-2850 curbweight (depending on R1 vs. touring)
13.9@101mph
.99g skidpad
69.8mph slalom
60-0ft 113ft
Sorry, FD3S RX-7 still king of the rotary world.
11-07-2007, 10:52 PM
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When it came out I was in the market to buy a new car, I had a 1988 rx7 turbo, and I decided to get the 1990 300zx (new ), which looked so much better. Yes those rx7 were freaken ugly when they came out.
Did you see them when they were new?
I remember that mazda failed to sell the new rx7, but the 300zx was selling like hot cakes. In 1990 that is. Now you kids buy these old cars, and think retro is cool. But when they came out, nobody liked the looks or price of the RX7.
Did you see them when they were new?
I remember that mazda failed to sell the new rx7, but the 300zx was selling like hot cakes. In 1990 that is. Now you kids buy these old cars, and think retro is cool. But when they came out, nobody liked the looks or price of the RX7.
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11-07-2007, 11:00 PM
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I haven't much to contribute here (its all been said fairly well), but I think most of you missed the original poster's intent.
He wasn't comparing them today.
He wanted comparisons from the day.
So, compare the SE3P to the SA or FD in the way it was when they were equally new.
He wasn't comparing them today.
He wanted comparisons from the day.
So, compare the SE3P to the SA or FD in the way it was when they were equally new.