2004 Acura RSX vs. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado

To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Acura RSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Acura RSX would be higher. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2004 Acura RSX. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2004 Acura RSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 872 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, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (454 Nm) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura RSX. (192 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura RSX. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2004 Acura RSX has manual transmission. 2004 Acura RSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Acura RSX 2005 Chevrolet Silverado
Make Acura Chevrolet
Model RSX Silverado
Year Released 2004 2005
Body Type Coupe Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 5359 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 160 HP 295 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 192 Nm 454 Nm
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 96.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 92 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline / Electric Hybrid
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1222 kg 2094 kg
Vehicle Length 4380 mm 5850 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 2000 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1810 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 3650 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.1 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 8.7 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.8 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 98 L


 

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