2004 Acura RSX vs. 2004 Suzuki XL7
To start off, both 2004 Acura RSX and 2004 Suzuki XL7 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,737 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Suzuki XL7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Suzuki XL7 (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2004 Acura RSX. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 2004 Acura RSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Suzuki XL7 weights approximately 458 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Suzuki XL7 (250 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura RSX. (192 Nm). This means 2004 Suzuki XL7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura RSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura RSX | 2004 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Acura | Suzuki |
| Model | RSX | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1222 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
