2002 Acura RSX vs. 2002 Audi R8
To start off, both 2002 Acura RSX and 2002 Audi R8 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Audi R8 (610 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 387 more horse power than 2002 Acura RSX. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2002 Acura RSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Acura RSX weights approximately 1228 kg more than 2002 Audi R8.
Because 2002 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Acura RSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Audi R8 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, 2002 Audi R8 (698 Nm) has 505 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura RSX. (193 Nm). This means 2002 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura RSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura RSX | 2002 Audi R8 | |
| Make | Acura | Audi |
| Model | RSX | R8 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 610 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 698 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 1 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 2 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 66 L |
