2006 Acura RSX vs. 2005 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2006 Acura RSX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Explorer (210 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2006 Acura RSX. (155 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2006 Acura RSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Explorer weights approximately 6 kg more than 2006 Acura RSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Explorer (330 Nm) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura RSX. (188 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura RSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura RSX | 2005 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | RSX | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 85 L |
