2004 Acura RSX vs. 2004 Opel Vectra
To start off, both 2004 Acura RSX and 2004 Opel Vectra were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2004 Acura RSX and 2004 Opel Vectra are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Opel Vectra (175 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2004 Acura RSX. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 2004 Acura RSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Vectra weights approximately 248 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.
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 Opel Vectra (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura RSX. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura RSX.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Acura RSX | 2004 Opel Vectra | |
Make | Acura | Opel |
Model | RSX | Vectra |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
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 | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |