2007 Ferrari 612 vs. 2006 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2007 Ferrari 612 is newer by 1 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. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 343 more horse power than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 422 kg more than 2006 Mazda RX-8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Ferrari 612 (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ferrari 612 | 2006 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
Model | 612 | RX-8 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5748 cc | 1308 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 533 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 588 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 223 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.2 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1842 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 61 L |