2006 Acura RSX vs. 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt is newer by 2 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 2,201 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Acura RSX (201 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura RSX should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt (206 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura RSX. (190 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura RSX.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Acura RSX | 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt | |
Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
Model | RSX | Cobalt |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2201 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 49 L |