2004 Acura RSX vs. 2004 Audi S3
To start off, both 2004 Acura RSX and 2004 Audi S3 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Acura RSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi S3 (222 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2004 Acura RSX. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi S3 should accelerate faster than 2004 Acura RSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi S3 weights approximately 201 kg more than 2004 Acura RSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Audi S3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Acura RSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Audi S3 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, 2004 Audi S3 (280 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura RSX. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Audi S3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura RSX.
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2004 Acura RSX | 2004 Audi S3 | |
Make | Acura | Audi |
Model | RSX | S3 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1779 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.4 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1222 kg | 1423 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 62 L |