2006 Acura RSX vs. 2006 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, both 2006 Acura RSX and 2006 Chevrolet Captiva were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Captiva (227 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2006 Acura RSX. (201 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Captiva should accelerate faster than 2006 Acura RSX.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Captiva 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, 2006 Chevrolet Captiva 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 Chevrolet Captiva (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura RSX. (190 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura RSX. 2006 Chevrolet Captiva has automatic transmission and 2006 Acura RSX has manual transmission. 2006 Acura RSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chevrolet Captiva will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Acura RSX | 2006 Chevrolet Captiva | |
Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
Model | RSX | Captiva |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 3195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |