2005 BMW 325 vs. 2005 Mazda RX-8
To start off, both 2005 BMW 325 and 2005 Mazda RX-8 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda RX-8 (197 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (184 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 325 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2005 Mazda RX-8.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 325 (237 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda RX-8. (222 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 2005 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 325 | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1311 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
