2006 Acura RSX vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2006 Acura RSX and 2006 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy (163 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2006 Acura RSX. (155 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2006 Acura RSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 116 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 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy 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 Acura RSX (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Acura RSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Acura RSX | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Acura | Subaru |
Model | RSX | Legacy |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |