2007 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2005 Toyota Windom
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 Windom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Windom would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Windom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Windom (212 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Windom should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Windom weights approximately 105 kg more than 2007 Mazda RX-8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Windom (294 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Windom 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 Windom | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | RX-8 | Windom |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1306 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |
