2005 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2013 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2013 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda RX-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda RX-8 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota 4Runner (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2005 Mazda RX-8. (197 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 799 kg more than 2005 Mazda RX-8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Toyota 4Runner (377 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda RX-8. (222 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota 4Runner 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 | 2013 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | RX-8 | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1311 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 2184 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 87 L |
