2002 Toyota Allion vs. 2002 Acura RSX
To start off, both 2002 Toyota Allion and 2002 Acura RSX 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 52 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Allion. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura RSX should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Allion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Acura RSX weights approximately 82 kg more than 2002 Toyota Allion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Allion. (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 Acura RSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Allion.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Toyota Allion | 2002 Acura RSX | |
Make | Toyota | Acura |
Model | Allion | RSX |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.7 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1222 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2540 mm |