2010 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera
To start off, both 2010 Mazda RX-8 and 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,193 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera (256 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2010 Mazda RX-8. (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera weights approximately 315 kg more than 2010 Mazda RX-8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mazda RX-8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera (322 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda RX-8. (215 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mazda RX-8 | 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera | |
| Make | Mazda | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | RX-8 | Brera |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 3193 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 322 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1341 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
