2002 Acura RSX vs. 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2002 Acura RSX and 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Acura RSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura RSX (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe. (139 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura RSX should accelerate faster than 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 368 kg more than 2002 Acura RSX.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Acura RSX (191 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Acura RSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura RSX | 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Acura | Hyundai |
| Model | RSX | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1222 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
