2010 Mazda RX-8 Sport vs. 2010 Mazda RX-8 R3
To start off, both 2010 Mazda RX-8 Sport and 2010 Mazda RX-8 R3 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2010 Mazda RX-8 Sport and 2010 Mazda RX-8 R3 are equipped with a 1,300 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda RX-8 R3 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2010 Mazda RX-8 Sport. (212 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda RX-8 R3 should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda RX-8 Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda RX-8 Sport weights approximately 21 kg more than 2010 Mazda RX-8 R3.
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, both vehicles can yield 215 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2010 Mazda RX-8 Sport has automatic transmission and 2010 Mazda RX-8 R3 has manual transmission. 2010 Mazda RX-8 R3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mazda RX-8 Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Mazda RX-8 Sport | 2010 Mazda RX-8 R3 | |
Make | Mazda | Mazda |
Model | RX-8 | RX-8 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1300 cc | 1300 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1411 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1341 mm | 1341 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |