2008 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2010 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tundra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mazda RX-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mazda RX-8 would be higher. At 3,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tundra (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2008 Mazda RX-8. (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 348 kg more than 2010 Toyota Tundra.
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, 2010 Toyota Tundra (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda RX-8. (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda RX-8. 2010 Toyota Tundra 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. 2010 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mazda RX-8 | 2010 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | RX-8 | Tundra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1308 cc | 3998 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 233 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 266 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |