2006 Acura RSX vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Acura RSX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 2006 Acura RSX. (201 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Acura RSX.
Because 2005 Porsche 911 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, 2005 Porsche 911 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura RSX. (190 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura RSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura RSX | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Acura | Porsche |
| Model | RSX | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
