2010 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, both 2010 Mazda RX-8 and 2010 BMW 120 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 120 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 BMW 120 (351 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda RX-8. (215 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 120 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 BMW 120 | |
Make | Mazda | BMW |
Model | RX-8 | 120 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1300 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1341 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 51 L |