2003 Acura RSX vs. 2003 Mazda 323
To start off, both 2003 Acura RSX and 2003 Mazda 323 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 63 more horse power than 2003 Mazda 323. (97 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Acura RSX should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Acura RSX weights approximately 62 kg more than 2003 Mazda 323. 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 RSX (191 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda 323. (145 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2003 Acura RSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Acura RSX | 2003 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Acura | Mazda |
| Model | RSX | 323 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1222 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
