2003 Acura RSX vs. 2003 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2003 Acura RSX and 2003 SsangYong Korando were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 SsangYong Korando (217 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2003 Acura RSX. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 2003 Acura RSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 643 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 SsangYong Korando 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 SsangYong Korando 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 SsangYong Korando (308 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Acura RSX. (191 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Acura RSX. 2003 SsangYong Korando 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 SsangYong Korando will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Acura RSX | 2003 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Acura | SsangYong |
| Model | RSX | Korando |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1222 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
