2003 Acura RSX vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman is newer by 9 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 16 more horse power than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Acura RSX should accelerate faster than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman weights approximately 189 kg more than 2003 Acura RSX.
Because 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Acura RSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman 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, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Acura RSX. (192 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Acura RSX.
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2003 Acura RSX | 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman | |
Make | Acura | Mini |
Model | RSX | Cooper Countryman |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1788 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1562 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2596 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |