2009 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2000 Peugeot Kart Up
To start off, 2009 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Peugeot Kart Up. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Peugeot Kart Up would be higher. At 2,945 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Peugeot Kart Up is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda RX-8 (229 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2000 Peugeot Kart Up. (210 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2000 Peugeot Kart Up.
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, 2000 Peugeot Kart Up (289 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda RX-8. (159 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Peugeot Kart Up will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda RX-8 | 2000 Peugeot Kart Up | |
| Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
| Model | RX-8 | Kart Up |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 2945 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1090 mm |
