2002 Lexus Minority Report vs. 2004 Mazda RX-8

To start off, 2004 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lexus Minority Report. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lexus Minority Report would be higher. At 2,999 cc, 2002 Lexus Minority Report is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lexus Minority Report (277 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2004 Mazda RX-8. (189 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lexus Minority Report should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lexus Minority Report weights approximately 350 kg more than 2004 Mazda RX-8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2002 Lexus Minority Report (417 Nm) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda RX-8. (220 Nm). This means 2002 Lexus Minority Report will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda RX-8. 2002 Lexus Minority Report has automatic transmission and 2004 Mazda RX-8 has manual transmission. 2004 Mazda RX-8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Lexus Minority Report will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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