2005 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, both 2005 Mazda RX-8 and 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda RX-8 (228 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (165 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 20 kg more than 2005 Mazda RX-8.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara (220 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda RX-8. (211 Nm). This means 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda RX-8 | 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Mazda | Suzuki |
| Model | RX-8 | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1307 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 64 L |
