2006 Acura RSX vs. 2006 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 2006 Acura RSX and 2006 Toyota RAV4 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 41 more horse power than 2006 Toyota RAV4. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura RSX should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 171 kg more than 2006 Acura RSX.
Because 2006 Toyota RAV4 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 Toyota RAV4 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 Toyota RAV4 (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura RSX. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura RSX.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Acura RSX | 2006 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | Acura | Toyota |
Model | RSX | RAV4 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.6:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 57 L |