2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2011 Mazda RX-8. (232 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 310 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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 Tahoe (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda RX-8. (215 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda RX-8. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe has automatic transmission and 2011 Mazda RX-8 has manual transmission. 2011 Mazda RX-8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2011 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
Model | Tahoe | RX-8 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 1300 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1341 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2703 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 64 L |