2003 Lancia Fulvia vs. 2005 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2005 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lancia Fulvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lancia Fulvia would be higher. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Lancia Fulvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda RX-8 (228 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2003 Lancia Fulvia. (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2003 Lancia Fulvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 65 kg more than 2003 Lancia Fulvia. 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, 2003 Lancia Fulvia (315 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda RX-8. (211 Nm). This means 2003 Lancia Fulvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Lancia Fulvia | 2005 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Lancia | Mazda |
Model | Fulvia | RX-8 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1308 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 8200 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 211 Nm |
Top Speed | 213 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1065 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 61 L |