2005 Holden Berlina vs. 2005 Mazda RX-8
To start off, both 2005 Holden Berlina 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda RX-8 (228 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2005 Holden Berlina. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Berlina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Holden Berlina weights approximately 505 kg more than 2005 Mazda RX-8.
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, 2005 Holden Berlina (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda RX-8. (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Holden Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Holden Berlina | 2005 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Holden | Mazda |
| Model | Berlina | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1308 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8200 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1065 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2840 mm |
