2006 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2003 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2006 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Condor would be higher. At 2,437 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (228 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Condor. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Condor weights approximately 77 kg more 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 Mazda RX-8 (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Condor. (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda RX-8 | 2003 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | RX-8 | Condor |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1308 cc | 2437 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1505 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
