2002 Acura RSX vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 6 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 138 kg more than 2002 Acura RSX.
Because 2008 Toyota Condor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Toyota Condor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Acura RSX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Acura RSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura RSX | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | RSX | Condor |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1812 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1222 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
