RX-2 vs Astina
Mazda · Mazda
1/4 Mile winner
Astina
Beats the RX-2 by 0.02s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Astina beats the RX-2 by a hair, finishing 0.02 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Astina thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
130 hp
140 hp
0–100 km/h
8.5s
8.5s
Top speed
185 km/h
190 km/h
Engine
1.3L Inline-2 (Wankel)
1.8L Inline-4
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
220 Nm
160 Nm
Price
$22,500
$22,000
Simulated race times
Distance
RX-2
Astina
100 m
7.240s
7.263s
1/8 mile
10.756s
10.771s
1/4 mile
16.290s
16.271s
1 km
29.665s
29.470s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Astina is $22,000 vs $22,500 for the RX-2 — a $500 gap. Power: Astina makes 10 hp more (130 vs 140). Top speed: Astina runs to 190 km/h, 5 km/h higher than RX-2.
FAQ
Which is faster, the RX-2 or the Astina?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Astina is faster, beating the RX-2 by 0.02 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the RX-2 vs the Astina?
The RX-2 hits 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds, while the Astina does it in 8.5 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The RX-2 produces 130 hp; the Astina produces 140 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The RX-2 tops out at 185 km/h, and the Astina reaches 190 km/h.
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