2004 Acura RSX vs. 2004 Fiat Panda
To start off, both 2004 Acura RSX and 2004 Fiat Panda 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 Acura RSX (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura RSX should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Because 2004 Fiat Panda 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 Fiat Panda 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 Acura RSX (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Panda. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Acura RSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Acura RSX | 2004 Fiat Panda | |
Make | Acura | Fiat |
Model | RSX | Panda |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 70.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 35 L |