2011 Acura RDX vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2011 Acura RDX is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Acura RDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Acura RDX weights approximately 528 kg more than 2002 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Acura RDX (352 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (149 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Acura RDX | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | RDX | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2300 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1698 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4636 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1869 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1654 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
