2005 Acura RSX vs. 2005 Honda Life
To start off, both 2005 Acura RSX and 2005 Honda Life were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Acura RSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura RSX (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura RSX should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura RSX weights approximately 432 kg more than 2005 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Acura RSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Acura RSX (191 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Acura RSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Acura RSX | 2005 Honda Life | |
Make | Acura | Honda |
Model | RSX | Life |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1222 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2370 mm |