2006 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2001 Peugeot 206
To start off, 2006 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Peugeot 206. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Peugeot 206 would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Peugeot 206 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (228 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2001 Peugeot 206. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2001 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 398 kg more than 2001 Peugeot 206. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Peugeot 206. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda RX-8 | 2001 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
| Model | RX-8 | 206 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1308 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 82 mm |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |
