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Comparison Mazda MX-5 II (NB) 1.8 i 16V (140 Hp) & Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel (192 Hp)


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Mazda MX-5 II (NB) 1.8 i 16V (140 Hp)
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Brand: Mazda Mazda
Model: MX-5 RX-8
Generation: MX-5 II (NB) RX-8
Engine / modification: 1.8 i 16V (140 Hp) 1.3 Wankel (192 Hp)
Production start: 1998 year 2003 year
Production end: 2000 year 2009 year
Coupe type: Cabriolet Coupe
Num. of Doors: 2 4
Num. of seats: 2 4
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 11.2 l/100 km 15.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 7 l/100 km 8.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 10.8 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume: 50 l 61 l
Power: 140 hp 192 hp
Max power in: 6500 rpm. 7000 rpm.
Maximum speed: 205 km/h 223 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 8 sec 7.2 sec
Torque: 162 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 216 Nm @ 2500 rpm.
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 1840 cm3 1308 cm3
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders: Inline Rotary (Wankel)
Valvetrain: DOHC -
Number of cylinders: 4 2
Number of valves per cylinder: 4
Compression ratio: 9.5 10
Piston Stroke: 85 mm
Cylinder Bore: 83 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): - -
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 6 5
Length: 3975 mm 4435 mm
Width: 1680 mm 1770 mm
Height: 1225 mm 1340 mm
Wheelbase: 2265 mm 2700 mm
Front track: 1410 mm 1500 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1505 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 290 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 145 l
Front suspension: The depreciated rack The depreciated rack
Rear suspension: Helical spring Helical spring
Max weight: 1265 kg 1728 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Disc
Kerb Weight: 1025 kg 1330 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 9.7 m
Tire size: 195/50 R15 82 H 225/55 R16
Wheel rims size: 6J x 15 ET 40 R16