2003 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Acura CSX
To start off, 2011 Acura CSX is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Acura CSX (155 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2003 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Acura CSX should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Accord weights approximately 157 kg more than 2011 Acura CSX.
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 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Acura CSX. (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Acura CSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Accord | 2011 Acura CSX | |
| Make | Honda | Acura |
| Model | Accord | CSX |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1313 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4544 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1752 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.6 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
