2002 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2009 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2009 Nissan Patrol is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mazda RX-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mazda RX-8 would be higher. At 4,759 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Patrol (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2002 Mazda RX-8. (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 995 kg more than 2002 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, 2009 Nissan Patrol (426 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda RX-8. (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mazda RX-8 | 2009 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | RX-8 | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2615 cc | 4759 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 2385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2980 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 135 L |
