2007 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2007 Peugeot Boxer

To start off, both 2007 Mazda RX-8 and 2007 Peugeot Boxer were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Peugeot Boxer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (228 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot Boxer. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot Boxer.

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 Peugeot Boxer (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot Boxer 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 2007 Peugeot Boxer
Make Mazda Peugeot
Model RX-8 Boxer
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Coupe Panel Van
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 1307 cc 2800 cc
Engine Type dual-disk rotary in-line
Horse Power 228 HP 124 HP
Engine RPM 8200 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 211 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 1800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 80 L


 

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