2003 Acura RSX vs. 2012 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2012 Nissan Juke 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 9 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Juke. (188 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Acura RSX should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Juke. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Juke weights approximately 55 kg more than 2003 Acura RSX.
Because 2012 Nissan Juke 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 Nissan Juke 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 Nissan Juke (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Acura RSX. (192 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Juke will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Acura RSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Acura RSX | 2012 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Acura | Nissan |
| Model | RSX | Juke |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| 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 | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1321 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
