2006 Acura RSX vs. 2007 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2007 Toyota Highlander 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 3,311 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Highlander (268 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2006 Acura RSX. (201 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2006 Acura RSX.
Because 2007 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander (287 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura RSX. (190 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura RSX.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Acura RSX | 2007 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Acura | Toyota |
Model | RSX | Highlander |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 3311 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |