2007 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2007 Nissan Titan
To start off, both 2007 Mazda RX-8 and 2007 Nissan Titan were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda RX-8.
Because 2007 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mazda RX-8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Titan will offer significantly more control. 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 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda RX-8. 2007 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2007 Mazda RX-8 has manual transmission. 2007 Mazda RX-8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Mazda RX-8 | 2007 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | RX-8 | Titan |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1308 cc | 5551 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3560 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 106 L |