2004 Acura RSX vs. 2009 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2009 Honda Odyssey is newer by 5 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2004 Acura RSX. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2004 Acura RSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 239 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, 2009 Honda Odyssey (332 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura RSX. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura RSX. 2009 Honda Odyssey 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. 2009 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Acura RSX | 2009 Honda Odyssey | |
Make | Acura | Honda |
Model | RSX | Odyssey |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1222 kg | 1461 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 79 L |