2004 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2001 Nissan HyperMini
To start off, 2004 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan HyperMini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan HyperMini would be higher. At 2,988 cc, 2001 Nissan HyperMini is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 107 kg more than 2001 Nissan HyperMini.
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, 2004 Mazda RX-8 (220 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan HyperMini. (130 Nm). This means 2004 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan HyperMini. 2001 Nissan HyperMini 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. 2001 Nissan HyperMini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mazda RX-8 | 2001 Nissan HyperMini | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | RX-8 | HyperMini |
Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 2988 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | electric |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 220 Nm | 130 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 2670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 1900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 76 L |