2003 Acura RSX vs. 1999 Toyota Venture
To start off, 2003 Acura RSX is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Venture. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Venture would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Acura RSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Acura RSX (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Acura RSX should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Venture weights approximately 118 kg more than 2003 Acura RSX.
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 RSX (191 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Venture. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Acura RSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Acura RSX | 1999 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | RSX | Venture |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1222 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2510 mm |
