2009 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2007 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2009 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercury Mariner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercury Mariner would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Mariner. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Mariner.
Because 2009 Mazda RX-8 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Mazda RX-8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Mariner, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mazda RX-8 (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Mariner. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Mariner. 2007 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 2009 Mazda RX-8 has manual transmission. 2009 Mazda RX-8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Mazda RX-8 | 2007 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | RX-8 | Mariner |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1306 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 62 L |