The RSX Type S had about 40 more hp than the '03 Civic Si did and the RSX doesn't weigh a whole lot more than that year Civic did. The RSX would be noticeably faster if you raced them side-by-side.
Each automobiles are very similar, but the Si has somewhat more room. The protection expenses are additionally concerning the identical as well. In my view, i might go for the RSX for the reason that that it can be customarily less high priced and the insurance expenses will definitely be cheaper. However both are particularly excellent automobiles and can last for many years., especially when you get the 6-speed version. *opposite to what the second answerer mentioned, the RSX is on an thoroughly unique platform with a much more rigid unibody and minimize curb weight to allow for a lot better dealing with than the Civic. They are two utterly extraordinary models, although the RSX remains to be offered as a Honda in different nations that don't function the Acura manufacturer.
if left completely standard then acura but i dont know if the two cars in this particular case have had any performance mods done to them which would probably change the result
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The RSX Type S had about 40 more hp than the '03 Civic Si did and the RSX doesn't weigh a whole lot more than that year Civic did. The RSX would be noticeably faster if you raced them side-by-side.
2003 Honda Civic Hatchback
2003 Honda Civic Si Hatchback
Each automobiles are very similar, but the Si has somewhat more room. The protection expenses are additionally concerning the identical as well. In my view, i might go for the RSX for the reason that that it can be customarily less high priced and the insurance expenses will definitely be cheaper. However both are particularly excellent automobiles and can last for many years., especially when you get the 6-speed version. *opposite to what the second answerer mentioned, the RSX is on an thoroughly unique platform with a much more rigid unibody and minimize curb weight to allow for a lot better dealing with than the Civic. They are two utterly extraordinary models, although the RSX remains to be offered as a Honda in different nations that don't function the Acura manufacturer.
The Acura is much faster. It has 40HP+ over the 03 Civic Si.
The difference in 0-60mph times is a little more than 1 full second. The difference in top speed is 15mph.
rsx type s not even a question ... the 2002-2006 rsx type s is even faster than the 2011 si which has Horsepower (hp @ rpm) 197 @ 7,800
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) 139 @ 6,100 while the
rsx type s 2002-2004 had
Torque: 142 ft-lbs. @ 6000 rpm
Horsepower: 200 hp @ 7400 rpm
rsx type s 2005-2006
Torque: 143 ft-lbs. @ 7000 rpm
Horsepower: 210 hp @ 7800 rpm
and the 2003 civic si is only
Torque: 132 ft-lbs. @ 5000 rpm
Horsepower: 160 hp @ 6500 rpm
so point of all them numbers rsx type s by far best car to date
if left completely standard then acura but i dont know if the two cars in this particular case have had any performance mods done to them which would probably change the result
Acura- should be faster