2006 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2006 Toyota Camry
To start off, both 2006 Mazda RX-8 and 2006 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,310 cc, 2006 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Camry. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Camry weights approximately 511 kg more than 2006 Mazda RX-8.
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 Toyota Camry, 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 Toyota Camry (298 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Camry 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 | 2006 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | RX-8 | Camry |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1311 cc | 3310 cc |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |