2005 Acura RSX vs. 2008 Ford Ka
To start off, 2008 Ford Ka is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Acura RSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Acura RSX would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Acura RSX is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura RSX weights approximately 335 kg more than 2008 Ford Ka.
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 Acura RSX (191 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Acura RSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Acura RSX | 2008 Ford Ka | |
Make | Acura | Ford |
Model | RSX | Ka |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 191 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1222 kg | 887 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |