2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Mazda RX-8
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Corvette 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 6,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (500 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (232 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 51 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 Chevrolet Corvette (644 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Corvette | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6996 cc | 1311 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 644 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.6 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
