2007 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 6 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 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (498 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda RX-8.
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, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette 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 | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Mazda | Chevrolet |
| Model | RX-8 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1308 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 498 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 101 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1236 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 14.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |
