2005 Acura RSX vs. 2005 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2005 Acura RSX and 2005 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,319 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo V70 (247 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Acura RSX. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura RSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo V70 weights approximately 355 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.
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, 2005 Volvo V70 (330 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura RSX. (194 Nm). This means 2005 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura RSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura RSX | 2005 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Acura | Volvo |
| Model | RSX | V70 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2319 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1256 kg | 1611 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
