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im getting a acura RSX.. but what is the difference between theRSX TYPE-SRSX MTRSX AT

RSX Type-S = 200 hp, 6 speed manual transmissionRSX MT = Base model with 160 hp and a 5 speed manual transmissionRSX AT = Base model with 160 hp and a 4 speed automatic transmission

rsx type s is only manual.they both have "similar looking motors"but the type s [02-04]has the k20a2 engine which is 2.0L 200hpwhere as the rsx basehas the k20a3 engine which is 2.0L 160 hpthe rsx type s is 6 speed transmissionthe rsx base manual is 5 speed manual or i 5 speed automaticfor the engines here is the stats look up k20a2 and k20a3http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_K_engine#K20A3K20A2 * Found in: o 2002-2004 Acura RSX Type-S and 2002-2005 Honda Civic Type R (EP3, European) + Displacement: 1,998 cc (121.9 cu in) + Compression: 11.0:1 + Power: 200 ps/198 hp (148 kW) @ 7800rpm + Torque: 142ft·lbf (193N·m) @ 5600rpm + Redline: 7900pmK20A3 * Found In o 2002-2005 Honda Civic Si o 2002-2004 Acura RSX + Displacement: 1,998 cc (121.9 cu in) + Compression: 9.8:1 + Power: 160(120 kW) @ 6500 rpm + Torque: 142 lb·ft (193 N·m)* (191 N·m) @ 4000 rpm + Redline: 6800 rpmcompression ratio and redline are the ones that are different as well as horsepower.































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