2005 Acura RSX vs. 2005 BMW 325
To start off, both 2005 Acura RSX and 2005 BMW 325 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2005 Acura RSX. (160 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura RSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 325 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2005 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 BMW 325 (250 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura RSX. (191 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura RSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura RSX | 2005 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | RSX | 325 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 1494 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 63 L |
