RSX vs. WRX?

[Luggie20]

What would win in a drag? An RSX Type S or a WRX? Even though the WRX has 30 more hp, i would think they would be almost equal because of the 200 less pounds for the acura.

[brandtson]

Originally Posted by Luggie20

What would win in a drag? An RSX Type S or a WRX? Even though the WRX has 30 more hp, i would think they would be almost equal because of the 200 less pounds for the acura.

dude a stock rsx has no chance up against a wrx. the wrx's have awd so they can drop the clutch at redline without spinning. and they'll put mustangs to shame in the 0-60. check it out:

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...aru/index.html

Yeah, brandtson has a point. The AWD will help, plus they have 100 more HP. The 200 lbs isnt going to kill it that much, mainly because the WRX's weight is in the rear, so at quick acceleration, it will help the tires stick better!

[ghetto7o2azn]

i dont think he is talking about the sti... so actually it has 25 more hp not 100... and yes i agree the wrx would win with equal drivers... the launch would be quicker with its awd plus the extra hp... 200lbs wont drag it that much

[RSX-S777]

Anyone try and calculate the Hp/lb. for each car? Like total weight divided by total hp. I wonder if they would be close due to the WRX being heavier?

[Neutrino]

Originally Posted by RSX-S777

Anyone try and calculate the Hp/lb. for each car? Like total weight divided by total hp. I wonder if they would be close due to the WRX being heavier?

its not just about the power to weight ratio....its also about gearing and power curve

[-The Stig-]

RSX
2721lbs
160hp
17:1 Hp to Lb ratio

RSX-S
2778lbs
200hp
13.89:1 Hp to Lb ratio


WRX
3085lbs
227hp
13.59:1 Hp to Lb ratio

WRX STi
3263lbs
300hp
10.87:1 Hp to Lb ratio

[LjasonL]

Originally Posted by Luggie20

Even though the WRX has 30 more hp, i would think they would be almost equal because of the 200 less pounds for the acura.

Originally Posted by RSX-S777

Anyone try and calculate the Hp/lb. for each car? Like total weight divided by total hp. I wonder if they would be close due to the WRX being heavier?

Why do Honda guys always try to make things so complicated? "Well maybe they're equal cuz if you calculate the capacitance of the battery it makes up for the lack of zippers in the front seats."

A stock WRX can pull a 14.0. An RSX-S can't. Case closed. And I didn't even have to figure out which car has denser rubber on the tires or the most exhaust hangars.

[TatII]

yup stock RSX-type S at best i've seen is a 15.0 flat. stock WRX the best i've seen is 14.1 they are not even close. unless you got from a 60mph roll. the RSX will stand no chance.

[TatII]

Originally Posted by TatII

yup stock RSX-type S at best i've seen is a 15.0 flat. stock WRX the best i've seen is 14.1 they are not even close. unless you got from a 60mph roll. the RSX will stand no chance.

and by the way not to flame, but i think WRX are quick even for me. but i think the RSX type S is quit slow. its quick for what it is, but i wouldn't try to race any REAL cars with it.

[Alldar]

Originally Posted by TatII

and by the way not to flame, but i think WRX are quick even for me. but i think the RSX type S is quit slow. its quick for what it is, but i wouldn't try to race any REAL cars with it.

pwned

[brandtson]

Originally Posted by ldelaysionl

A stock WRX can pull a 14.0. An RSX-S can't. Case closed. And I didn't even have to figure out which car has denser rubber on the tires or the most exhaust hangars.

yea dude, 1/4 mile times show it all. Stock wrx's can take out gt stangs. Sti's get 13.1's. And at the races, I've seen stock ones rip trans-am's, camaro's, and gt mustangs that were spraying.

Sure RSX-s are pretty quick and light, but on strips they get shitty launches from the fwd, and on the highway they can get torn up from cars with turbos.

Unless you're squeezing with a set of good tires or have a set of toda cams and valve springs, don't even bother going near a wrx.

[mycivic]

WRX has a lot more torque too compared to the rsx/rsx-s.

[Steiner]

I think a WRX towing a trailer with a jet ski and an RSX-S would make for a good race...both from a roll and a dig.

I think a better question would be RSX-S vs. Spec V...RSX-S vs. V6 Tiburon...or maybe RSX-S vs. Civic Si? The WRX is in a different class of car because of that turbo.

Originally Posted by TatII

yup stock RSX-type S at best i've seen is a 15.0 flat. stock WRX the best i've seen is 14.1 they are not even close. unless you got from a 60mph roll. the RSX will stand no chance.

Those times also reflect the price differences!
Type-S = $23,270
STI = $30,995
That $7725 could easily make the S faster than the STI!!