2010 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, both 2010 Mazda RX-8 and 2010 BMW 325 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2010 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 325 weights approximately 105 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 325 (270 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda RX-8. (215 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 325 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 325 | |
| Make | Mazda | BMW |
| Model | RX-8 | 325 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1341 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 63 L |
