2009 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, both 2009 Mazda RX-8 and 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,749 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom (448 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 2009 Mazda RX-8. (228 HP @ 8200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 2009 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 Rolls-Royce Phantom (531 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda RX-8. (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda RX-8. 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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. 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Mazda RX-8 | 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
Make | Mazda | Rolls-Royce |
Model | RX-8 | Phantom |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1306 cc | 6749 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 448 HP |
Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 5350 RPM |
Torque | 211 Nm | 531 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 84.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 239 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 100 L |