2006 Acura RSX vs. 2006 Opel Agila
To start off, both 2006 Acura RSX and 2006 Opel Agila 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 (155 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2006 Opel Agila. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura RSX should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Acura RSX weights approximately 219 kg more than 2006 Opel Agila. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Agila. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Acura RSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Agila.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Acura RSX | 2006 Opel Agila | |
Make | Acura | Opel |
Model | RSX | Agila |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.1:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 42 L |