2002 Acura RSX vs. 2002 Porsche 996
To start off, both 2002 Acura RSX and 2002 Porsche 996 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche 996 (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2002 Acura RSX. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 2002 Acura RSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Porsche 996 weights approximately 255 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 Porsche 996 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, 2002 Porsche 996 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 Porsche 996 (371 Nm) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura RSX. (193 Nm). This means 2002 Porsche 996 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 Porsche 996 has manual transmission. 2002 Porsche 996 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 Acura RSX | 2002 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Acura | Porsche |
| Model | RSX | 996 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 371 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2360 mm |
