2003 Acura RSX vs. 2003 Honda CR-V
To start off, both 2003 Acura RSX and 2003 Honda CR-V were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Acura RSX (197 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2003 Honda CR-V. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Acura RSX should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda CR-V weights approximately 212 kg more than 2003 Acura RSX.
Because 2003 Honda CR-V 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 Honda CR-V 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 Honda CR-V (218 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Acura RSX. (192 Nm). This means 2003 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Acura RSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Acura RSX | 2003 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Acura | Honda |
| Model | RSX | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.9 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |
