2001 Acura RSX vs. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Acura RSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Acura RSX would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (239 HP) has 79 more horse power than 2001 Acura RSX. (160 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2001 Acura RSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 664 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (382 Nm) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura RSX. (191 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura RSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura RSX | 2004 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Acura | Mercury |
| Model | RSX | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 239 HP |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1256 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 85 L |
