2001 Acura RSX vs. 2001 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, both 2001 Acura RSX and 2001 Chevrolet Suburban were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,327 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Suburban (282 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2001 Acura RSX. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2001 Acura RSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1074 kg more than 2001 Acura RSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Acura RSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Suburban will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Chevrolet Suburban (442 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura RSX. (191 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura RSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura RSX | 2001 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
| Model | RSX | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5327 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 442 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.9 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1256 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 117 L |
