2006 Acura RSX vs. 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2006 Acura RSX and 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,063 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 2006 Acura RSX. (155 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2006 Acura RSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 946 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura RSX. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura RSX. 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura RSX | 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Acura | Jeep |
| Model | RSX | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 6063 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 19.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 16.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 78 L |
