2007 BMW 120 vs. 2005 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda RX-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda RX-8 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda RX-8 (228 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2007 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 120 weights approximately 270 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Mazda RX-8 (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 120 | 2005 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 120 | RX-8 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1308 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 8200 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1065 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |