2006 BMW 745 vs. 2006 Mazda RX-8
To start off, both 2006 BMW 745 and 2006 Mazda RX-8 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,423 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 745 (325 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (212 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2006 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, 2006 BMW 745 (700 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 484 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 745 | 2006 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 745 | RX-8 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4423 cc | 1311 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 60 L |