2002 Acura RSX vs. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2002 Acura RSX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2002 Acura RSX. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2002 Acura RSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1080 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 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Acura RSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura RSX. (193 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura RSX.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Acura RSX | 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Acura | Toyota |
Model | RSX | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 4663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 193 Nm | 434 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 2310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 96 L |