2007 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2007 Proton Satria
To start off, both 2007 Mazda RX-8 and 2007 Proton Satria were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Proton Satria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2007 Proton Satria. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Proton Satria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 21 kg more than 2007 Proton Satria. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Proton Satria. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Proton Satria.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda RX-8 | 2007 Proton Satria | |
| Make | Mazda | Proton |
| Model | RX-8 | Satria |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1306 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88 mm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1159 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
