2003 Acura RSX vs. 2003 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, both 2003 Acura RSX and 2003 Cadillac Escalade were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac Escalade (340 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2003 Acura RSX. (197 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2003 Acura RSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1412 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.
Because 2003 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Acura RSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac Escalade 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, 2003 Cadillac Escalade (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Acura RSX. (192 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2003 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Acura RSX. 2003 Cadillac Escalade 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 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Acura RSX | 2003 Cadillac Escalade | |
Make | Acura | Cadillac |
Model | RSX | Escalade |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 5967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 2678 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |