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#1 of 8 Civic Si or Acura RSX Type-S? by nitrousxl Jul 29, 2008 (7:52 pm)
I am looking for a used car and am trying to decide between an 06-08 Civic Si or an 06 Acura RSX Type-S. The RSX seems a little faster while the Civic seems to handle better. The RSX gets better gas mileage on paper, but I think that was before the EPA changed its standards, so which really gets better mileage? Also which is more reliable? Finally some Si reviewers said they felt sorry for anyone who bought an RSX; how come? The Acura is a bit stronger and lighter. Replies to this message: cz75 (Jul 29, 2008 8:03 pm) daddydave (Aug 18, 2008 11:15 am) mexateck (Aug 25, 2008 10:01 am)
#2 of 8 Re: Civic Si or Acura RSX Type-S? [nitrousxl] by cz75 Jul 29, 2008 (8:03 pm)
Replying to: nitrousxl (Jul 29, 2008 7:52 pm) How is the Acura stronger?
#3 of 8 hp and torque by nitrousxl Jul 29, 2008 (9:12 pm)
The RSX has 210 hp and 143 lb-ft of torque while the Civic has 197 hp and 139 lb-ft. Replies to this message: cz75 (Jul 29, 2008 11:15 pm)
#4 of 8 Re: hp and torque [nitrousxl] by cz75 Jul 29, 2008 (11:15 pm)
Replying to: nitrousxl (Jul 29, 2008 9:12 pm) Oh, I thought you were talking about chassis rigidity, and that's something I don't believe the RSX-S can compare with to the Si, being an older design without the ACE enhancements of the Civic. You're also off on the power, which is just 201hp and 140 ft-lbs. of torque, per SAE J1349 (08/04). Officially, the two differ by 4hp and 1 ft-lbs. under the new standard. Unofficially, the Si actually has more power in non-scientific dyno comparisons. It still weighs more and, thus, the RSX-S is marginally faster.
#5 of 8 Probably gonna get the Si by nitrousxl Jul 30, 2008 (1:28 pm)
I thought the 2006 RSX had more power than the older versions (some sources say 210 hp and 143 lb-ft while others say 201 hp and 140 lb-ft, which is pretty confusing)? Anyway I'm probably going to go with the Civic because it looks a little sharper IMO and I like the interior better (the dash on the Honda is awesome and leather seats tend to make you slide all over the place in high-speed turns). Also how does the stereo compare? The Honda's has more power but the Acura's is a Bose...
#6 of 8 by cz75 Jul 30, 2008 (2:29 pm)
Bose Blows. Of all the lousy car and home stereos I've heard, Bose has more than their fair share, as well they should when charging big bucks for paper cone speakers.   http://www.hometheaterblog.com/hometheater/2006/03/what-about-bose-part-2/   http://www.klipsch.com/media/news-center/reviews-press-pdfs/smart-money-sound-an- d-the-fury.pdf   "Lou Reed 'would pay money not to listen to [Bose speakers].'"
#7 of 8 Re: Civic Si or Acura RSX Type-S? [nitrousxl] by daddydave Aug 18, 2008 (11:15 am)
Replying to: nitrousxl (Jul 29, 2008 7:52 pm) I have a 2005 RSX type S and a 2007 Si coupe. I prefer the RSX interior with its classic instrument cluster plus and leather seats. Both cars are fun to drive. My wife thinks the Si is faster. I think that RSX has better handling and is a touch quieter, so it only seems slower.   RSX gas mileage is real. I got 32 mpg highway on a recent trip - and that was averaging 75 mph on the interstate. I just got the Si last month, so I really don't have a good track record on that yet.
#8 of 8 Re: Civic Si or Acura RSX Type-S? [nitrousxl] by mexateck Aug 25, 2008 (10:01 am)
Replying to: nitrousxl (Jul 29, 2008 7:52 pm) The Civic Si actually has a wider final gear than the RSX. So technically, the RSX is indeed faster while the Civic could THEORETICALLY get better gas mileage. In essence, the RSX is actually a better car than the Civic, in terms of build quality and suspension tuning as well. However, the Civic Si has much more to offer for the money, as a fully equipped one will cost some 4 grand cheaper than an equally equipped NEW RSX Type S.   As for the MPG, I owned an 05 RSX Type S... and I managed 37 mpg on a trip from the DC area to NY and back... on one tank of gas. Meanwhile... if you're seeing people say it has 210 or 201 HP... they're both right. The EPA standards changed back in 2004 when the government mandated that ethanol be introduced into fuel... therefore lowering performance and fuel mileage. Quite frankly I find it most interesting that the only claimed benefit to ethanol in fuel is the cleaner burning... because it seems the consumer loses all around otherwise, both in cost and performance.   Anyhow, the gear box on the Si feels a tad better than the RSX... but not by much. The RSX is a much more practical car to live with because of its hatch back. I'm sorry I can't live with a small trunk again (2001 Prelude). The RSX does not offer navigation, while the Si does. However, I'd rather take the Garmin Nuvi than the crap that honda puts in their cars. Either car has excessive wind noise and a harsh/hard right on long trips.   The RSX Type is is about as close as you will get to the JDM Integra Type R. It has both the Type R cams and the Type R exhaust tip... (not that it really matters if you're going to modify it otherwise).   It all depends on what you're going for. If you're looking for a tuner car... get the RSX Type S. You can pick a used one up cheaper than a new Si, and they're more practical... AND lighter in the end.

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