2003 Acura RSX vs. 2003 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, both 2003 Acura RSX and 2003 Nissan X-Trail were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Acura RSX (197 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2003 Nissan X-Trail. (112 HP @ 2000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Acura RSX should accelerate faster than 2003 Nissan X-Trail. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 334 kg more than 2003 Acura RSX.
Because 2003 Nissan X-Trail 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 Nissan X-Trail 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 Nissan X-Trail (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Acura RSX. (192 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Acura RSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Acura RSX | 2003 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Acura | Nissan |
| Model | RSX | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 16.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1600 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
