2006 Acura RSX vs. 2008 Jeep Wrangler
To start off, 2008 Jeep Wrangler 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 3,776 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Wrangler (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Acura RSX. (201 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 2006 Acura RSX.
Because 2008 Jeep Wrangler 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, 2008 Jeep Wrangler 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, 2008 Jeep Wrangler (321 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura RSX. (190 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura RSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura RSX | 2008 Jeep Wrangler | |
| Make | Acura | Jeep |
| Model | RSX | Wrangler |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 3776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
