Acura RSX (2002 – 2005) vs Toyota Celica (2002 – 2006): specs compared

The Acura RSX is the more powerful of the two, with up to 200 hp against 192 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.6 s against 7.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 230 km/h against 225 km/h. The Toyota Celica uses less fuel, from 7.7 L/100 km against 8.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,075 kg against 1,234 kg.

Specification Acura RSX Acura RSX 2002 – 2005 Toyota Celica Toyota Celica 2002 – 2006
Overview
Origin Japan Japan
Documented years 2002 – 2005 2002 – 2006
Body style — —
Variants 3 2
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive FWD FWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Manual
Performance
Power 160 – 200 hp 143 – 192 hp
Torque 191 – 196 Nm 170 – 180 Nm
0–100 km/h 6.6 s 7.4 – 8.7 s
Top speed 230 km/h 205 – 225 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 8.7 L/100 km 7.7 – 8.4 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,374 mm 4,351 mm
Width 1,725 mm 1,735 – 1,740 mm
Height 1,389 mm 1,316 – 1,321 mm
Wheelbase 2,570 mm 2,601 mm
Curb weight 1,234 – 1,260 kg 1,075 – 1,115 kg

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