2001 Acura RSX vs. 2001 Dodge Durango
To start off, both 2001 Acura RSX and 2001 Dodge Durango were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,702 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Dodge Durango (233 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2001 Acura RSX. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2001 Acura RSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Dodge Durango weights approximately 753 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 Dodge Durango 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 Dodge Durango 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 Dodge Durango (399 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura RSX. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura RSX. 2001 Dodge Durango has automatic transmission and 2001 Acura RSX has manual transmission. 2001 Acura RSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura RSX | 2001 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Acura | Dodge |
| Model | RSX | Durango |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4702 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1222 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2950 mm |
