2005 Acura RSX vs. 2009 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2009 Honda CR-V is newer by 4 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura RSX (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2009 Honda CR-V. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura RSX should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura RSX weights approximately 122 kg more than 2009 Honda CR-V. 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, 2009 Honda CR-V (218 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura RSX. (194 Nm). This means 2009 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura RSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura RSX | 2009 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Acura | Honda |
| Model | RSX | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1256 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |
