My mom drives the RSX Type-S and it is pretty quick. It is very fast compared to my '94 Protege DX of course . I would say that with the standard version of the RSX and automatic, that the RSX will still win, although not by that much. With the Type S, you have no chance bud...

 

I guess it depends on how good of a driver you are. If you're pretty good, you have a chance.

 

RSX-S vs. Protege?!

You've gotta be kidding me..

 

i think he was referring to the base rsx

 

once again this is comparing a 130/135 (hp/torque respectively), 2650+lb car to a 160/142, 2800+ car crippled by an automatic...Some decent drivers have recieved mid 16's with a Protege, and again a lot of mags have trouble breaking 16 with a 02 Civic Si 5 speed, same engine with a little less torque I think (5lb/ft??)...

It WILL be close...if he can drive and his tires are up to par...Also stock tires on most Hondas can barely legally be refered to as "tires", so if his RSX is completely stock even better (depending on the stall converters capacity, it might lug it anyway)...

 

2003 Honda Civic SI hatchback:
According to Edmunds.com:

Quote:

Exterior
Length: 165.6 in. Width: 66.7 in.
Height: 56.5 in. Wheel Base: 101.2 in.
Curb Weight: 2744 lbs.
Interior
Front Head Room: 37.8 in. Front Hip Room: 51.2 in.
Front Shoulder Room: 53.1 in. Rear Head Room: 36.7 in.
Rear Shoulder Room: 50.9 in. Rear Hip Room: 48.4 in.
Front Leg Room: 42.2 in. Rear Leg Room: 33 in.
Luggage Capacity: 15.7 cu. ft. Maximum Cargo Capacity: 36 cu. ft.
Maximum Seating: 5
Performance Data

Performance
Acceleration (0-60 mph): 7.9 sec. Braking Distance: 129 ft.
Base Number of Cylinders: 4 Base Engine Size: 2 liters
Base Engine Type: Inline 4 Horsepower: 160 hp
Max Horsepower: 6500 rpm Torque: 132 ft-lbs.
Max Torque: 5000 rpm Drive Type: FWD
Turning Circle: 34.8 ft.

2003 Mazda Protege5:
According to Edmunds:

Quote:

Dimensions

Exterior
Length: 170.5 in. Width: 67.1 in.
Height: 57.8 in. Wheel Base: 102.8 in.
Ground Clearance: 5.5 in. Curb Weight: 2716 lbs.
Gross Weight: 3611 lbs.
Interior
Front Head Room: 39.3 in. Front Shoulder Room: 53.9 in.
Rear Head Room: 37.4 in. Rear Shoulder Room: 53.4 in.
Front Leg Room: 42.2 in. Rear Leg Room: 35.4 in.
Luggage Capacity: 19.8 cu. ft. Maximum Cargo Capacity: 38 cu. ft.
Maximum Seating: 5
Performance Data

Performance
Base Number of Cylinders: 4 Base Engine Size: 2 liters
Base Engine Type: Inline 4 Horsepower: 130 hp
Max Horsepower: 6000 rpm Torque: 135 ft-lbs.
Max Torque: 4000 rpm Drive Type: FWD
Turning Circle: 34.1 ft.

2003 AUTO Acura RSX base:
According to Edmunds:

Quote:

Dimensions

Exterior
Length: 172.2 in. Width: 67.9 in.
Height: 54.7 in. Wheel Base: 101.2 in.
Ground Clearance: 6 in. Curb Weight: 2789 lbs.
Interior
Front Head Room: 37.8 in. Front Hip Room: 51.1 in.
Front Shoulder Room: 52.6 in. Rear Head Room: 30.1 in.
Rear Shoulder Room: 51.3 in. Rear Hip Room: 46.7 in.
Front Leg Room: 43.1 in. Rear Leg Room: 29.2 in.
Luggage Capacity: 17.8 cu. ft. Maximum Seating: 4
Performance Data

Performance
Acceleration (0-60 mph): 8.7 sec. Braking Distance: 130 ft.
Base Number of Cylinders: 4 Base Engine Size: 2 liters
Base Engine Type: Inline 4 Horsepower: 160 hp
Max Horsepower: 6500 rpm Torque: 141 ft-lbs.
Max Torque: 4000 rpm Drive Type: FWD
Turning Circle: 38.1 ft.

Protege5:
2716 lbs, 130hp, 135ft lb torque.

RSX base:
2789 lbs, 160hp, 141 ft lb troque.

Not a whole lot of weight difference..

Then again, it's not just weight vs hp.

I've beaten cars that are supposely way faster than the Prelude.. Good luck to both drivers, I guess.

Do I get to race the winner?

 

Yes well, read original post. He didn't say Protege5. (Thank god)

 

LOL.. this is sad..

Well, according to these numbers, it looks like the base RSX will still win.

 

U can race him but don't forget the bottle of NOS

 

i know my car is slower than the rsx. I'm just saying that i might be able to win since i know more of what i'm doing than the rsx guy. And dont it require some kind of brake torque launch to get good numbers outa an automatic. I dont believe he can get a 8.7 0-60 buy just punching it off the line. Like i said before i dont think he knows how to launch his car and thats to my advantage. Since it is considerably slower starting from lower rpms. Yes and i still havent gotten a chance to race him yet. I wasnt able to go to the track tonight and he probably wouldnt go any. He says racing in a straight line isnt his thing. So i am still trying to persuade him to go so i can prove to him his rsx is not invincible.

 

i think you can pull it off. i have beaten my frineds stock rsx automatic but with him having a friend in his car. but it was extremely close. i think if you get a perfect launch than you can do it.

 

Honda/Acura sucks.....