2011 Acura RDX vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2011 Acura RDX and 2011 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Acura RDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Acura RDX (240 HP) has 42 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (198 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Acura RDX weights approximately 516 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Acura RDX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Acura RDX (352 Nm) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (193 Nm). This means 2011 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 2011 Acura RDX has automatic transmission and 2011 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2011 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Acura RDX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Acura RDX | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Acura | Honda |
| Model | RDX | Civic |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2300 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 198 HP |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 1267 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4636 mm | 4276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1869 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1654 mm | 1445 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
