2008 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2008 Nissan Titan
To start off, both 2008 Mazda RX-8 and 2008 Nissan Titan were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2008 Mazda RX-8. (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2008 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 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda RX-8. (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda RX-8. 2008 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda RX-8 has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda RX-8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mazda RX-8 | 2008 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | RX-8 | Titan |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1308 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 106 L |