2008 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2011 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 8,201 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (600 HP) has 368 more horse power than 2011 Mazda RX-8. (232 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 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, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (815 Nm) has 600 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda RX-8. (215 Nm). This means 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Corvette | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8201 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 232 HP |
| Torque | 815 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1341 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2703 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
