2006 Acura RSX vs. 2006 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 2006 Acura RSX and 2006 Ford Fiesta were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Acura RSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Acura RSX (201 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2006 Ford Fiesta. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura RSX should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Fiesta.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Acura RSX (190 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Fiesta. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Acura RSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura RSX | 2006 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | RSX | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
