2008 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2007 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2008 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 2,701 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda RX-8 (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 67 kg more than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. 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, 2007 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda RX-8. (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mazda RX-8 | 2007 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | RX-8 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1308 cc | 2701 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 79 L |