Mazda RX-8 vs Honda Accord Euro-R
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The price of both cars is about the same
I saw the engine cap for the RX-8 is about 1308cc while the euro-r can go up to 1998cc
I don't really know much about cars, i got the information from sgcarmart
but the rx-8 definitely looks much stylish than the euro-rModel Engine Cap (cc) Power (bhp) Torque (Nm) Reference Price
below is the euro-r's
1.3 5-speed (M) 1308 210 222 $92,000
Features Dual Front SRS Airbags, ABS with EBD, Immobilizer, Electric Driver Seat, Multi-function Steering Wheel View printable pricelist
Factory Items Original Audio, 16" Sports Rims Detailed Specs
1.3 6-speed (A) 1308 250 216 $93,000
Features Dual Front SRS Airbags, ABS with EBD, Immobilizer, Electric Driver Seat, Multi-function Steering Wheel View printable pricelist
Factory Items Original Audio, 16" Sports Rims Detailed Specs
1.3 6-speed (M) 1308 250 216 $91,000
Features Dual Front SRS Airbags, ABS with EBD, Immobilizer, Electric Driver Seat, Multi-function Steering Wheel View printable pricelist
Factory Items Original Audio, 16" Sports Rims Detailed Specs
Report error in vehicle informationModel Engine Cap (cc) Power (bhp) Torque (Nm) Reference Price
2.0 Euro-R (M) 1998 217 206 $98,000
Features Dual Front SRS Airbags, ABS with EBD, Brake Assist, Climate Control Aircon, MOMO Steering Wheel, Front Bucket Seats, Aluminum make shift knob & sport pedal, HID Headlights, Twin Exhaust, Immobiliser View printable pricelist
Factory Items Original Audio, 17" Sports Rims, Aero Bodykit, Fog Lamps Detailed Specs -
I'd go for mazda.
Girls go for style, not power
rx-8 modded would definately be a chick magnet -
both cars has near similar performance..
to get fuel consumption for 8km/l for RX8 is considered WOW.. GOOD!
avrg consumption for RX8 is actually 6-7km/l
power and modifications = alot because of power of renesis!!!! rotary engine is way to go...
however, the euro-r will give u consumption somewhere between 9-12km/l
good power, nice handling..
rx8 = cheaper road tax
euror = not so cheap road tax..
i'd get the Euro-R for styling and luxury..
if u dont mind a stiff and fast car.. i wld rather u consider the all new JDM Civic Type-R
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ts so song...
young young can drive such cars liao.
im green with envy. -
I'd go for the honda.
For 4 real doors. -
erm noOriginally posted by spadeTwo:ts so song...
young young can drive such cars liao.
im green with envy.
i'm just planning my future.. gives me motivation..
afterall, humans needs dreams to survive
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yea thats what i thoughtOriginally posted by iaintmad:I'd go for mazda.
Girls go for style, not power
rx-8 modded would definately be a chick magnet
anyone care to explain whats the difference between power, torque and engine cap?
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the RX8 is not that fast and consumes petrol with a fearsome thirst....in fact the BMW M3's FC is way better....but of course u save a HELL lot of $$ on road tax but still its being offset by the FC which i think in the long run makes u lose out instead of savings
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There's no point comparing engine capacity when the rx8 uses a rotary engine.
In any case, wait for the new version of the rx8 to be unveiled at the Tokyo motor show before deciding. Will probably be an 08 model. -
Power of an engine is divided into two figures..one is horsepower (bhp) and the other one is torque (Nm)..both are equally important for acceleration and top speed..but if you want fast acceleration, a car with good torque will be good..In the case of the RX-8's rotary engine, torque ain't that good as is notorious with rotaries..so if you want good acceleration in the RX-8, you'll have to go all the way with the gas pedal..which equals to high fuel consumption..Originally posted by Agenda:yea thats what i thought
anyone care to explain whats the difference between power, torque and engine cap?
But I would think the RX-8 will still outperform the Accord Euro-R because no matter what, the RX-8's Renesis Rotary still has more power overall..
Engine capacity is the space where fuel and air mixture combusts in the cylinders..The space between the cylinders and pistons added up will be the total capacity of the engine..
E.g.: If one cylinder has a space of about 500cc and the engine has 4 cylinders, it has an engine capacity of 2.0-litres..
Higher engine capacity usually equates to more power because with more fuel and air mixture burnt, more power is produced.. -
so if the engine capacity is high, it has the ability to accelerate faster or ?Originally posted by alleggerita:Power of an engine is divided into two figures..one is horsepower (bhp) and the other one is torque (Nm)..both are equally important for acceleration and top speed..but if you want fast acceleration, a car with good torque will be good..In the case of the RX-8's rotary engine, torque ain't that good as is notorious with rotaries..so if you want good acceleration in the RX-8, you'll have to go all the way with the gas pedal..which equals to high fuel consumption..
But I would think the RX-8 will still outperform the Accord Euro-R because no matter what, the RX-8's Renesis Rotary still has more power overall..
Engine capacity is the space where fuel and air mixture combusts in the cylinders..The space between the cylinders and pistons added up will be the total capacity of the engine..
E.g.: If one cylinder has a space of about 500cc and the engine has 4 cylinders, it has an engine capacity of 2.0-litres..
Higher engine capacity usually equates to more power because with more fuel and air mixture burnt, more power is produced..
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not true....it all depends on many factors....compression,cylidner head design, size of valves,valve timing,duration and overlap etc...u can have a big engine but with rubbish BHP...take the 1983 camaro RS for instance...it had a 5.0L engine but with a puny 170BHP!!!Originally posted by Agenda:so if the engine capacity is high, it has the ability to accelerate faster or ?
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That's why I say higher engine capacity USUALLY equates to higher power output..but may not be true..Originally posted by AE86tofu:not true....it all depends on many factors....compression,cylidner head design, size of valves,valve timing,duration and overlap etc...u can have a big engine but with rubbish BHP...take the 1983 camaro RS for instance...it had a 5.0L engine but with a puny 170BHP!!! -
u can have a big engine with below avg bhp but huge torque.....Originally posted by AE86tofu:not true....it all depends on many factors....compression,cylidner head design, size of valves,valve timing,duration and overlap etc...u can have a big engine but with rubbish BHP...take the 1983 camaro RS for instance...it had a 5.0L engine but with a puny 170BHP!!!
look at merc amg engine...
he is asking abt acceleration not top speed...
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Even Merc's 7G-tronic gearbox shudders to see AMG's 5.4-litre V8 supercharged engine..just imagine that amount of torque..Originally posted by n0x:u can have a big engine with below avg bhp but huge torque.....
look at merc amg engine...
he is asking abt acceleration not top speed... -
cannot lidat say.Originally posted by alleggerita:That's why I say higher engine capacity USUALLY equates to higher power output..but may not be true..
some engineers tuned them to have more torque than bhp or vice versa although you can actually strike a balance. IMO, having all the BHP is useless in singapore, you cant go that fast, having more torque is more important. -
I always support more torque..I never say I want more bhp..Originally posted by spadeTwo:cannot lidat say.
some engineers tuned them to have more torque than bhp or vice versa although you can actually strike a balance. IMO, having all the BHP is useless in singapore, you cant go that fast, having more torque is more important.
So I think I will like turbocharged engine the best..
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whats 7G-tronic har??Originally posted by alleggerita:Even Merc's 7G-tronic gearbox shudders to see AMG's 5.4-litre V8 supercharged engine..just imagine that amount of torque.. 
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turbocharge got turbolag.Originally posted by alleggerita:I always support more torque..I never say I want more bhp..
So I think I will like turbocharged engine the best..
i prefer NA. -
7 gears auto transmissionOriginally posted by iaintmad:whats 7G-tronic har?? -
With new variable vane turbocharger technology, turbo lag can now be reduced to a minimum..so much so that you literally can't feel any turbo lag anymore..Originally posted by spadeTwo:turbocharge got turbolag.
i prefer NA. -
then u must as well say supercharge,Originally posted by alleggerita:With new variable vane turbocharger technology, turbo lag can now be reduced to a minimum..so much so that you literally can't feel any turbo lag anymore..
sounds nice and in actual fact, more fierce also. -
But turbocharger until high revs still got effect..supercharger once reach high revs like not much use liao..Originally posted by spadeTwo:then u must as well say supercharge,
sounds nice and in actual fact, more fierce also.
Added: But oh well, I guess cars in SG will rarely see the redline anyways.. -
got lah. some cheapo cars red line is @ 6k rpm, very easy can reach...Originally posted by alleggerita:But turbocharger until high revs still got effect..supercharger once reach high revs like not much use liao..
Added: But oh well, I guess cars in SG will rarely see the redline anyways.. -
tt is if u r talking abt those huge turbos.. but the lag will be damn obvious cos it needs more exhaust pressure to spool.....Originally posted by alleggerita:But turbocharger until high revs still got effect..supercharger once reach high revs like not much use liao..
Added: But oh well, I guess cars in SG will rarely see the redline anyways..
on the other hand... a small turbo has lesser lag but it is not effective at high end...
so in sg.. practical cars use small turbos to achieve a very flat torque curve... look at saab... one of the torqueist and an underated car in sg....
or do it the vw golf gt way... supercharger plus turbocharger....