2003 Acura RSX vs. 2011 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 8 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2003 Acura RSX. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2003 Acura RSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 749 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 2011 Lincoln Town Car is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Acura RSX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Acura RSX. (191 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Acura RSX. 2011 Lincoln Town Car 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. 2011 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Acura RSX | 2011 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Acura | Lincoln |
Model | RSX | Town Car |
Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1222 kg | 1971 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5471 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1499 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |