2002 Acura RSX vs. 1995 Nissan President
To start off, 2002 Acura RSX is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2002 Acura RSX. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2002 Acura RSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan President weights approximately 660 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 1995 Nissan President 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 1995 Nissan President. 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, 1995 Nissan President (394 Nm) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura RSX. (193 Nm). This means 1995 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura RSX.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Acura RSX | 1995 Nissan President | |
Make | Acura | Nissan |
Model | RSX | President |
Year Released | 2002 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 193 Nm | 394 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3040 mm |