2003 Acura CL vs. 2003 Acura RSX
To start off, both 2003 Acura CL and 2003 Acura RSX were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Acura CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Acura CL (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2003 Acura RSX. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2003 Acura RSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Acura CL weights approximately 358 kg more than 2003 Acura RSX. 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, 2003 Acura CL (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Acura RSX. (191 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Acura CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Acura RSX. 2003 Acura CL has automatic transmission and 2003 Acura RSX has manual transmission. 2003 Acura RSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Acura CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Acura CL | 2003 Acura RSX | |
| Make | Acura | Acura |
| Model | CL | RSX |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1222 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |
