2004 Acura RSX vs. 2004 Ford C-MAX

To start off, both 2004 Acura RSX and 2004 Ford C-MAX 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 56 more horse power than 2004 Ford C-MAX. (104 HP @ 6150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura RSX should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford C-MAX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford C-MAX weights approximately 148 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, 2004 Acura RSX (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford C-MAX. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Acura RSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford C-MAX.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Acura RSX 2004 Ford C-MAX
Make Acura Ford
Model RSX C-MAX
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Coupe Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 1560 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 160 HP 104 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 6150 RPM
Torque 192 Nm 146 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 79 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 81.4 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1222 kg 1370 kg
Vehicle Length 4380 mm 4340 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1600 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2650 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 55 L


 

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