2010 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2012 BMW 120
To start off, 2012 BMW 120 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mazda RX-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mazda RX-8 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda RX-8 (212 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2012 BMW 120. (170 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 120 weights approximately 94 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 Mazda RX-8 (215 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 120. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mazda RX-8 | 2012 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Mazda | BMW |
| Model | RX-8 | 120 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1411 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1341 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 51 L |
