2004 Acura RSX vs. 2012 Nissan Cube
To start off, 2012 Nissan Cube is newer by 8 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 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 38 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Cube. (122 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura RSX should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Cube. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Cube weights approximately 46 kg more than 2004 Acura RSX.
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 Acura RSX (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Cube. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Acura RSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Cube.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura RSX | 2012 Nissan Cube | |
| Make | Acura | Nissan |
| Model | RSX | Cube |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1268 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
