2006 Acura RSX vs. 2006 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2006 Acura RSX and 2006 Dodge Ram were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 2006 Acura RSX. (155 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2006 Acura RSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1039 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.
Because 2006 Dodge Ram is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Dodge Ram. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Acura RSX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Dodge Ram (713 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 525 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura RSX. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura RSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura RSX | 2006 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Acura | Dodge |
| Model | RSX | Ram |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 8276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 713 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 2313 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 26.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 98 L |
