2004 Acura RSX vs. 1990 Honda Accord
To start off, 2004 Acura RSX is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura RSX (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1990 Honda Accord. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura RSX should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Accord weights approximately 188 kg more than 2004 Acura RSX.
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, 1990 Honda Accord (198 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura RSX. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura RSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura RSX | 1990 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Acura | Honda |
| Model | RSX | Accord |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2156 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1222 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2730 mm |
