2005 Acura RSX vs. 2013 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2013 Nissan Armada is newer by 8 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Armada (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2005 Acura RSX. (160 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura RSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1378 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.
Because 2013 Nissan Armada 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, 2013 Nissan Armada 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, 2013 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura RSX. (191 Nm). This means 2013 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura RSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura RSX | 2013 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Acura | Nissan |
| Model | RSX | Armada |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 2652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1981 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 17.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 105 L |
