2007 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2012 Volvo S80
To start off, 2012 Volvo S80 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mazda RX-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mazda RX-8 would be higher. At 2,000 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo S80 weights approximately 579 kg more than 2007 Mazda RX-8.
Because 2012 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mazda RX-8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo S80 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, 2012 Volvo S80 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda RX-8. 2012 Volvo S80 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. 2012 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Mazda RX-8 | 2012 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Mazda | Volvo |
Model | RX-8 | S80 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1306 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 216 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1759 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 67 L |