2009 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mazda RX-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mazda RX-8 would be higher. At 1,308 cc, 2009 Mazda RX-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 305 kg more than 2010 Smart ForTwo. 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 Mazda RX-8 (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda RX-8 | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Mazda | Smart |
| Model | RX-8 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1308 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 33 L |
