2004 Acura RSX vs. 1968 Chevrolet Camaro

To start off, 2004 Acura RSX is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura RSX (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Camaro. (155 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura RSX should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 180 kg more than 2004 Acura RSX.

Because 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 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 1968 Chevrolet Camaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro (320 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura RSX. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura RSX.

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2004 Acura RSX 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
Make Acura Chevrolet
Model RSX Camaro
Year Released 2004 1968
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 4093 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 160 HP 155 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 192 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 98.4 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 89.7 mm
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1222 kg 1402 kg
Vehicle Length 4380 mm 4700 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 70 L