2006 Acura RSX vs. 2001 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2006 Acura RSX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda CR-V would be higher. Both 2006 Acura RSX and 2001 Honda CR-V are equipped with a 1,999 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Acura RSX (155 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2001 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura RSX should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda CR-V weights approximately 226 kg more than 2006 Acura RSX.
Because 2001 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Acura RSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda CR-V 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, 2006 Acura RSX (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda CR-V. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Acura RSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura RSX | 2001 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Acura | Honda |
| Model | RSX | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.6 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
