Honda Car Forum

is there a difference between shift and auto? does getting shift or auto affect the car's performance anyhow?

i think the type s doesn't come in auto.

The RSX-S only come with a 6 speed MT.

there is a big difference but u can only get manual...

Okay well RSX Type S's are only made in manual transmission types.. so to answer your question I will compare a normal 2005 acura rsx (automatic) and a 2005 rsx-s (manual)































1. RSX-S (manual 6 speed)















Normal RSX (automatic 5 speed)































2. Performance/Speed - This one is a no brainer.. the RSX-S has MUCH faster acceleration because it is a stick, and overall is much faster due to the fact it is a 6 spd.































3. Daily commuting - you will save gas money with an automatic RSX 5 spd. This goes for all automatic cars, because when you drive a stick you tend to rev it to 4-5000 rpms whereas automatics shirt at 2500-3000 rpms, saving gas.































Faster Car, go with the RSX-S for sure, i have a 2003 RSX-S and love it















Daily commuting, not worried about speed\performance? The basic 2003 RSX automatic is probably for you.