2009 BMW M6 vs. 2007 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2009 BMW M6 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 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (232 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2007 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, 2009 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M6 | 2007 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | M6 | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 1308 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.5 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.2 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
