Mazda RX-7 vs. Mazda RX-8
$37,800
$26,795
Highlights
| 1995 Mazda RX-7 | 2011 Mazda RX-8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$37,800
|
$26,795
|
| Engine Type |
Not available
|
Gas Rotary
|
| MPG |
Not available
|
16 City / 23 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
Not available
|
212 hp
|
| Drive Type |
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
Not available
|
4
|
| Basic Warranty |
Not available
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 1995 Mazda RX-7 | 2011 Mazda RX-8 | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
Not available
|
159 @ 5500
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
Not available
|
212 @ 7500
|
| Displacement |
Not available
|
1.3L/80
|
| Engine Type |
Not available
|
Gas Rotary
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
Not available
|
16 City / 23 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
Not available
|
10.4 qts
|
Tires & Wheels
| 1995 Mazda RX-7 | 2011 Mazda RX-8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Not available
|
Not Available
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Not available
|
Aluminum
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Not available
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Not available
|
Not Available in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
Not available
|
18 x 8.0 in
|
| Front Wheel Size |
Not available
|
18 x 8.0 in
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Not available
|
Not Available
|
| Rear Tire Size |
Not available
|
P225/45R18
|
| Front Tire Size |
Not available
|
P225/45R18
|
Suspension
| 1995 Mazda RX-7 | 2011 Mazda RX-8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Not available
|
Not Available
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Not available
|
Not Available
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Not available
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Not available
|
Double Wishbone
|
Steering
| 1995 Mazda RX-7 | 2011 Mazda RX-8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
Not available
|
37 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
Not available
|
35 ft
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
Not available
|
3
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
Not available
|
16
|
| Steering Type |
Not available
|
Pwr rack & pinion
|
Measurements
| 1995 Mazda RX-7 | 2011 Mazda RX-8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Trunk Volume |
Not available
|
8 ft³
|
| Liftover Height |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
Not available
|
5 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
Not available
|
59 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
Not available
|
59 in
|
| Height, Overall |
Not available
|
53 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
Not available
|
70 in
|
| Length, Overall |
Not available
|
176 in
|
| Wheelbase |
Not available
|
106 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
Not available
|
48 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
Not available
|
55 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
Not available
|
32 in
|
| Second Head Room |
Not available
|
37 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
Not available
|
53 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
Not available
|
55 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
Not available
|
43 in
|
| Front Head Room |
Not available
|
38 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
Not available
|
89 ft³
|
| Passenger Capacity |
Not available
|
4
|
Weight & Capacity
| 1995 Mazda RX-7 | 2011 Mazda RX-8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
Not available
|
17 gal
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not available
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not available
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not available
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not available
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Base Curb Weight |
Not available
|
3,111 lbs
|
Electrical
| 1995 Mazda RX-7 | 2011 Mazda RX-8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
Not available
|
110
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
Not available
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 1995 Mazda RX-7 | 2011 Mazda RX-8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not available
|
Not Available
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
Not available
|
11.9 x -TBD- in
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
Not available
|
12.7 x -TBD- in
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not available
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Not available
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Brake ABS System |
Not available
|
4-wheel
|
| Brake Type |
Not available
|
Pwr
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 1995 Mazda RX-7 or the 2011 Mazda RX-8?
The 2011 Mazda RX-8 is more reliable than the 1995 Mazda RX-7 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.4 for the 2011 RX-8 versus a reliability rating of 4.2 for the 1995 RX-7.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 1995 Mazda RX-7 or the 2011 Mazda RX-8?
The 2011 Mazda RX-8 is more fuel efficient than the 1995 Mazda RX-7 with 19 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 1995 Mazda RX-7 or the 2011 Mazda RX-8?
The 2011 Mazda RX-8 is cheaper than the 1995 Mazda RX-7 with a $26,795 starting MSRP versus a $37,800 starting MSRP.
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