2008 BMW 120 vs. 2008 Mazda RX-8
To start off, both 2008 BMW 120 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 120 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 BMW 120 (201 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda RX-8. (140 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda RX-8. 2008 Mazda RX-8 has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 120 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 120 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mazda RX-8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 120 | 2008 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 120 | 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 | 0 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 213 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 110 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |
