2007 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2005 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2007 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Highlander would be higher. At 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (230 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 450 kg more than 2007 Mazda RX-8.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Highlander (328 Nm) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (216 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda RX-8 | 2005 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | RX-8 | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1306 cc | 3310 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 73 L |
