2006 Acura RSX vs. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Acura RSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Acura RSX would be higher. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2006 Acura RSX. (201 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2006 Acura RSX.
Because 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura RSX. (190 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura RSX. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 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. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura RSX | 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
| Model | RSX | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 4802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 129 L |
