2009 BMW 730 vs. 2007 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2009 BMW 730 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mazda RX-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mazda RX-8 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 730 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (189 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 730 weights approximately 400 kg more than 2007 Mazda RX-8. 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, 2009 BMW 730 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda RX-8. 2009 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 2007 Mazda RX-8 has manual transmission. 2007 Mazda RX-8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW 730 | 2007 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 730 | RX-8 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1308 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 223 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 61 L |