2003 Acura RSX vs. 2005 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2005 Toyota Solara is newer by 2 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 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Acura RSX (197 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Solara. (161 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Acura RSX should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Solara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Solara weights approximately 129 kg more than 2003 Acura RSX.
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, 2005 Toyota Solara (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Acura RSX. (192 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Solara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Acura RSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Acura RSX | 2005 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | RSX | Solara |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.9 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
