2002 AC Aceca vs. 2002 Acura RSX
To start off, both 2002 AC Aceca and 2002 Acura RSX were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 AC Aceca (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2002 Acura RSX. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2002 Acura RSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 AC Aceca weights approximately 288 kg more than 2002 Acura RSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 AC Aceca is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 AC Aceca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Acura RSX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura RSX. (191 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura RSX. 2002 Acura RSX has automatic transmission and 2002 AC Aceca has manual transmission. 2002 AC Aceca will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Acura RSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Aceca | 2002 Acura RSX | |
| Make | AC | Acura |
| Model | Aceca | RSX |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1222 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |
