2003 Acura RSX vs. 2003 Toyota Tundra
To start off, both 2003 Acura RSX and 2003 Toyota Tundra were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Acura RSX (197 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Tundra. (187 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Acura RSX should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 454 kg more than 2003 Acura RSX.
Because 2003 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra (298 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Acura RSX. (192 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Acura RSX.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Acura RSX | 2003 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Acura | Toyota |
Model | RSX | Tundra |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3270 mm |