1989 BMW 850 vs. 2005 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2005 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 BMW 850 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2005 Mazda RX-8. (197 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1989 BMW 850.
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, 1989 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda RX-8. (222 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 850 | 2005 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 850 | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1989 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 1311 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |