2006 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2006 Suzuki Reno
To start off, both 2006 Mazda RX-8 and 2006 Suzuki Reno were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Suzuki Reno is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (212 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2006 Suzuki Reno. (126 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2006 Suzuki Reno.
Because 2006 Mazda RX-8 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Mazda RX-8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Suzuki Reno, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki Reno. (178 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Reno.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda RX-8 | 2006 Suzuki Reno | |
| Make | Mazda | Suzuki |
| Model | RX-8 | Reno |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1311 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
