2006 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2013 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mazda RX-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mazda RX-8 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Lotus Evora (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (108 HP @ 8200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster 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, 2013 Lotus Evora (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (140 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda RX-8. 2006 Mazda RX-8 has automatic transmission and 2013 Lotus Evora has manual transmission. 2013 Lotus Evora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mazda RX-8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda RX-8 | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Mazda | Lotus |
| Model | RX-8 | Evora |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2047 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1229 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2575 mm |
