2004 BMW 118 vs. 2008 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2008 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 118 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda RX-8 (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2004 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 87 kg more than 2004 BMW 118. 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, 2008 Mazda RX-8 (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 118. 2004 BMW 118 has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda RX-8 has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda RX-8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 118 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 118 | 2008 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 118 | RX-8 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1308 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 223 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |