2004 Acura RSX vs. 2004 Morgan 4
To start off, both 2004 Acura RSX and 2004 Morgan 4 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 48 more horse power than 2004 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura RSX should accelerate faster than 2004 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Acura RSX weights approximately 252 kg more than 2004 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Morgan 4 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 2004 Morgan 4. 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, 2004 Acura RSX (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Acura RSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Acura RSX | 2004 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Acura | Morgan |
Model | RSX | 4 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |