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Comparison Tests
2003 Sports Car Shoot-Out: Nissan 350Z vs. Mazda RX-8
Specifications and Performance
By Ed Hellwig
Date Posted 12-16-2003
Performance
Dimensions
Engine & Transmission Specifications
Performance
Performance
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Mazda RX-8 |
Nissan 350Z |
| 0-to-60-mph acceleration, sec. |
6.6 |
6.0 |
| Quarter-mile acceleration, sec. |
15.1 |
14.6 |
| Quarter-mile speed, mph |
92.8 |
97.7 |
| 60-to-0-mph braking, feet |
113.9 |
118.4 |
| 600-ft slalom, mph |
64.6 |
64.9 |
Dimensions
Exterior Dimensions & Capacities
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Mazda RX-8 |
Nissan 350Z |
| Length, in. |
174.3 |
169.6 |
| Width, in. |
69.7 |
71.5 |
| Height, in. |
52.8 |
51.9 |
| Wheelbase, in. |
106.4 |
104.3 |
| Curb weight, lbs. |
3,029 |
3,225 |
| Turning circle, ft. |
34.8 |
35.3 |
Interior Dimensions & Capacities
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Mazda RX-8 |
Nissan 350Z |
| Front headroom, in. |
38.2 |
38.2 |
| Front legroom, in. |
42.7 |
42.6 |
| Front shoulder room, in. |
54.8 |
53.6 |
| Rear headroom, in. |
36.8 |
N/A |
| Rear legroom, in. |
32.3 |
N/A |
| Rear shoulder room, in |
53.2 |
N/A |
Engine & Transmission Specifications
Engine and Transmission
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Mazda RX-8 |
Nissan 350Z |
| Engine type |
Rotary |
V6 |
| Displacement, liters |
1.3 |
3.5 |
| Horsepower (SAE) @ rpm |
238 @ 8,500 |
287 @ 6,200 |
| Max. Torque, lb-ft @ rpm |
159 @ 5,900 |
274 @ 4,800 |
| Transmission |
Six-speed manual |
Six-speed manual |
| Observed Fuel Economy |
N/A |
19 |
| EPA Fuel Economy City/Hwy, mpg |
18/24 |
20/26 |
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