2003 Acura RSX vs. 2003 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2003 Acura RSX and 2003 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,523 cc (5 cylinders), 2003 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volvo S40 (216 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2003 Acura RSX. (197 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2003 Acura RSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volvo S40 weights approximately 159 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.
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 Volvo S40 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Acura RSX. (192 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2003 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Acura RSX. 2003 Volvo S40 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 Volvo S40 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Acura RSX | 2003 Volvo S40 | |
Make | Acura | Volvo |
Model | RSX | S40 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2523 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.9 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 62 L |