Which car is faster, the Mercedes 500 SL 1980 or the Mazda RX-8 Renesis 2003?

Answer : The Mazda RX-8 Renesis 2003 is faster than the Mercedes 500 SL 1980
The top speed of the Mercedes 500 SL 1980 is 220 kph, (137 mph) and for the Mazda RX-8 Renesis 2003 it is 223 kph, (139 mph)
NameName:Mercedes 500 SL 1980Name:Mazda RX-8 Renesis 2003
Top SpeedTop Speed:220 kph, (137 mph)Top Speed:223 kph, (139 mph)
Most Recent New PriceMost Recent New Price:$96,588 USDMost Recent New Price:$64,182 USD
Price NotesPrice Notes:Price current as at Dec 2013Price Notes:Price current as at Dec 2013
Body TypeBody Type:cabrioletBody Type:coupé
Release YearRelease Year:1980Release Year:2003
Total Max PowerTotal Max Power:170 kW, (227.97 hp)Total Max Power:141 kW, (189.08 hp)
0-100kph Acceleration0-100kph Acceleration:8.1 seconds0-100kph Acceleration:7.2 seconds
Average ConsumptionAverage Consumption:12.2 l/100km, (23.15 mpg)Average Consumption:10.8 l/100km, (26.16 mpg)
TransmissionTransmission:4 speed, automaticTransmission:5 speed, manual
WeightWeight:1540 kg, (3395 lbs)Weight:1394 kg, (3073 lbs)
DescriptionDescription:The Mercedes 500 SL 1980 is a 2 door, rear-wheel drive, 5 seat cabriolet. It comes with Alloy wheels, Central door locking and Fog lamps as standard. It has a multipoint injection, 8 cylinder petrol engine. The car is 4390 mm, (172.83 in) long and 1790 mm, (70.47 in) wide.Description:The Mazda RX-8 Renesis 2003 is a 4 seat, rear-wheel drive, 4 door coupé. It has a multipoint injection, 2 cylinder petrol engine. It comes with Cruise control, Tinted windows, Central door locking, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Passenger airbag, ABS, Fog lamps, Driver airbag, Alloy wheels and Traction control as standard. The car is 1770 mm, (69.69 in) wide and 4430 mm, (174.41 in) long.
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Name:Mercedes 500 SL 1980
Top Speed:220 kph, (137 mph)
Most Recent New Price:$96,588 USD
Price Notes:Price current as at Dec 2013
Body Type:cabriolet
Release Year:1980
Total Max Power:170 kW, (227.97 hp)
0-100kph Acceleration:8.1 seconds
Average Consumption:12.2 l/100km, (23.15 mpg)
Transmission:4 speed, automatic
Weight:1540 kg, (3395 lbs)
Description:The Mercedes 500 SL 1980 is a 2 door, rear-wheel drive, 5 seat cabriolet. It comes with Alloy wheels, Central door locking and Fog lamps as standard. It has a multipoint injection, 8 cylinder petrol engine. The car is 4390 mm, (172.83 in) long and 1790 mm, (70.47 in) wide.
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Name:Mazda RX-8 Renesis 2003
Top Speed:223 kph, (139 mph)
Most Recent New Price:$64,182 USD
Price Notes:Price current as at Dec 2013
Body Type:coupé
Release Year:2003
Total Max Power:141 kW, (189.08 hp)
0-100kph Acceleration:7.2 seconds
Average Consumption:10.8 l/100km, (26.16 mpg)
Transmission:5 speed, manual
Weight:1394 kg, (3073 lbs)
Description:The Mazda RX-8 Renesis 2003 is a 4 seat, rear-wheel drive, 4 door coupé. It has a multipoint injection, 2 cylinder petrol engine. It comes with Cruise control, Tinted windows, Central door locking, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Passenger airbag, ABS, Fog lamps, Driver airbag, Alloy wheels and Traction control as standard. The car is 1770 mm, (69.69 in) wide and 4430 mm, (174.41 in) long.
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