2005 Acura RSX vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2005 Acura RSX. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura RSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 881 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 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Acura RSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg (361 Nm) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura RSX. (194 Nm). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura RSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura RSX | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Acura | Volkswagen |
| Model | RSX | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 12.0: 1 |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1256 kg | 2137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 100 L |
