2007 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado (327 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 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 Silverado (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 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 Silverado | |
| Make | Mazda | Chevrolet |
| Model | RX-8 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1308 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 91 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 98 L |
