LOL, the RSX only has 190hp (at the wheels) and most of the torque is on the top of the tach, don't worry about it! I put my sister into a RSX-S with some modifications and she is fine and loves it! She's actually doing a little SCCA parking lot racing now! The RSX is a fine car for a first car, it will be near impossible for it to "get away from you" like a high horse power rear wheel drive sports car could. Enjoy.