2008 BMW 118 vs. 2008 Mazda RX-8
To start off, both 2008 BMW 118 and 2008 Mazda RX-8 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 99 kg more than 2008 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Mazda RX-8 (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 118 | 2008 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 118 | RX-8 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1308 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |