2009 Acura RDX vs. 2009 Honda FR-V
To start off, both 2009 Acura RDX and 2009 Honda FR-V were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,297 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Acura RDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura RDX (237 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2009 Honda FR-V. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda FR-V.
Because 2009 Acura RDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda FR-V. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Acura RDX 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, 2009 Acura RDX (260 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda FR-V. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda FR-V. 2009 Acura RDX has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda FR-V has manual transmission. 2009 Honda FR-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Acura RDX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Acura RDX | 2009 Honda FR-V | |
Make | Acura | Honda |
Model | RDX | FR-V |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2297 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2120 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 58 L |