2006 Acura RSX vs. 2003 Audi RS6
To start off, 2006 Acura RSX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Audi RS6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Audi RS6 would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Audi RS6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Audi RS6 (444 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 2006 Acura RSX. (201 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Audi RS6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Acura RSX.
Because 2003 Audi RS6 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, 2003 Audi RS6 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, 2003 Audi RS6 (560 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura RSX. (190 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2003 Audi RS6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura RSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura RSX | 2003 Audi RS6 | |
| Make | Acura | Audi |
| Model | RSX | RS6 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 21.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 14.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 82 L |
