2002 Acura RSX vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2005 Subaru Forester is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Acura RSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Acura RSX would be higher. 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 35 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura RSX should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Forester weights approximately 234 kg more than 2002 Acura RSX.
Because 2005 Subaru Forester 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, 2005 Subaru Forester 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 Acura RSX (191 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (184 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Acura RSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester.
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2002 Acura RSX | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Acura | Subaru |
Model | RSX | Forester |
Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1222 kg | 1456 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |