2001 Honda City vs. 2006 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2006 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda City would be higher. At 1,343 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda City is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (228 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2001 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 488 kg more than 2001 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mazda RX-8 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Mazda RX-8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda City, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda City | 2006 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | City | RX-8 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1308 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 8200 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1428 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |