2002 BMW 318 vs. 2007 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2007 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 318 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (228 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2002 BMW 318. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 318 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2007 Mazda RX-8.
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, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 318. 2002 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 2007 Mazda RX-8 has manual transmission. 2007 Mazda RX-8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 318 | 2007 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 318 | RX-8 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1307 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8200 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |