2005 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2002 Toyota Will
To start off, 2005 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Will. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Will would be higher. At 2,614 cc, 2005 Mazda RX-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda RX-8 (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Will. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Will. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Will weights approximately 70 kg more than 2005 Mazda RX-8.
Because 2002 Toyota Will is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mazda RX-8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Will will offer significantly more control. 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 Mazda RX-8 (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Will. (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Will. 2002 Toyota Will has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda RX-8 has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda RX-8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Will will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mazda RX-8 | 2002 Toyota Will | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | RX-8 | Will |
Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2614 cc | 1793 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 60 L |