2003 Acura RSX vs. 2004 Honda City
To start off, 2004 Honda City is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Acura RSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Acura RSX would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Acura RSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Acura RSX (197 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2004 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Acura RSX should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Acura RSX weights approximately 326 kg more than 2004 Honda City. 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 (192 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2003 Acura RSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Acura RSX | 2004 Honda City | |
| Make | Acura | Honda |
| Model | RSX | City |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
