Car comparison

Mazda RX-8 1.3 WankelvsAcura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mazda RX-8

1.3 Wankel

231 hp1308 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2003-2012
VS

Acura RSX

2.0 i 16V Type S

212 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2005-2007

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Acura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Lightest
    1,310 kg
    2,888 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    504 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best practicality score
    55/100

Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel

  • Fastest top speed
    234 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    211 Nm
    156 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    168 hp/t
    125 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMazdaRX-81.3 WankelAcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
Power
231hp172kW
212hp158kW
Torque
211Nm156lb-ft
194Nm143lb-ft
Curb weight
1,379kg3,040lb
1,310kg2,888lb
Gross weight
1,815kg4,001lb
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Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
72.6s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
64.4s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
26.7s
Calculated
31.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t121kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
153Nm/t102lb-ft/ton
Calculated
148Nm/t99lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
545km338mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,308cc80cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,430mm174in
4,374mm172in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,725mm68in
Height
1,340mm53in
1,400mm55in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,570mm101in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,486mm59in
Rear track
1,505mm59in
1,486mm59in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
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Trunk volume
290L
504L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
61L
50L
CO2 emissions
284g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mazda RX-8 1.3 WankelAcura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type SPowerTorque
  • Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel: Power / Torque
  • Acura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel8,200 rpm5,500 rpm9,000 rpm
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S7,800 rpm7,000 rpm8,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMazdaRX-81.3 WankelAcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.7 s
31.6 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
157 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
231 hp
172 kW
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
212 hp
158 kW

Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel has 19 hp more than Acura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S.

The biggest power difference is between Acura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S and Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel: 19 hp (14 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
211 Nm
156 lb-ft
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
194 Nm
143 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
1,379 kg
3,040 lb
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
1,310 kg
2,888 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
234 km/h
145 mph
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
218 km/h
135 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel6.4 s
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S6.2 s

Although Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel has more power, Acura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Acura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S and Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
231 hp
172 kW
6.4 s
234 km/h
145 mph
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
212 hp
158 kW
6.2 s
218 km/h
135 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,340 mm
52.8 in
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
Power
212 hp
158 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,374 mm
172.2 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMazdaRX-81.3 WankelAcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
Power
231 hp
172 kW
212 hp
158 kW
Torque
211 Nm
156 lb-ft
194 Nm
143 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.2 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,379 kg
3,040 lb
1,310 kg
2,888 lb
Fuel consumption
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,340 mm
52.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,374 mm
172.2 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in
Range score
545 km
338 mi
-
CO2 score
284 g/km
-
Trunk score
290 L
10.2 cu ft
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel
Consumption11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,940 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel

  • Has 19 hp more
  • Has 17 Nm more
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Acura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S

  • Is 69 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 214 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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