2006 Lotus Exige vs. 2004 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2006 Lotus Exige is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mazda RX-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mazda RX-8 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 2004 Mazda RX-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 189 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 476 kg more than 2006 Lotus Exige.
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, 2004 Mazda RX-8 (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Exige. (172 Nm @ 6750 RPM). This means 2004 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Lotus Exige | 2004 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Lotus | Mazda |
Model | Exige | RX-8 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 916 kg | 1392 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 61 L |