2006 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1998 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2006 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (228 HP @ 8200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Supra weights approximately 187 kg more than 2006 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, 1998 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda RX-8 | 1998 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | RX-8 | Supra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1308 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 75 L |
