Cobra V

was having an argument about the is300 vs. 04 acura rsx-s. what are the new is300's capable of in the 1\4?

rominl

iTrader: (4)

i don't have the number but i think it would be low 15s for the auto the best? the is300 (auto) has mid 7 0-60, so i don't see it making great 1/4 mile time. the 5 speed is better 0-60 in mid 6, so it's possibel to do high 14s or maybe 15 flat for 1/4 mile

the rsx-s i think it's about low 6 0-60, so could be mid 14s 1/4 if driven well?

just my 2 cents though

scottc25

Srock for stock they are very close I would think:

RSX Type S:

210 HP
143 TQ
2,760 curb weight

IS:
215HP
218TQ
3,255 curb weight

Here is the rest of the detail:

VALUE AND WARRANTY 2005 Acura RSX Type-S 6-Spd MT w/ Leather 2005 Lexus IS 300 5-Speed Sedan
Base Price MSRP $23,570 $29,435
Destination Charge $570 $545
Comparably Equipped Price $24,140 $31,045
Residual Values 2005 Acura RSX Type-S 6-Spd MT w/ Leather 2005 Lexus IS 300 5-Speed Sedan
ALG Residual Value after 36 months 56% 54%
ALG Residual Value after 60 months 41% 38%
Warranty & Service Interval 2005 Acura RSX Type-S 6-Spd MT w/ Leather 2005 Lexus IS 300 5-Speed Sedan
Basic Warranty Time (Months) 48 48
Basic Warranty Miles 50000 50000
Powertrain Warranty Time (Months) 48 72
Powertrain Warranty Miles 50000 70000
Rust Warranty Time (Months) 60 72
Rust Warranty Miles Unlimited Unlimited
Extended Service Interval Standard Standard
COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE 2005 Acura RSX Type-S 6-Spd MT w/ Leather 2005 Lexus IS 300 5-Speed Sedan
Automatic Climate Control Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Adjustable Steering Column Standard Standard
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls Standard Standard
Air Filtration System Standard Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard
Seats 2005 Acura RSX Type-S 6-Spd MT w/ Leather 2005 Lexus IS 300 5-Speed Sedan
Leather Trimmed Seats Standard Optional
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel Standard Standard
Front Bucket Seat Standard Standard
Front Adjustable Seat Height Standard Standard
Fold-Down Rear Seatback Standard Not Listed
Front Adjustable Lumbar Support Standard Not Available
Sound System 2005 Acura RSX Type-S 6-Spd MT w/ Leather 2005 Lexus IS 300 5-Speed Sedan
AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard
Cassette Standard Standard
Compact Disc Player Standard Standard
Compact Disc Changer Standard Standard
Lighting 2005 Acura RSX Type-S 6-Spd MT w/ Leather 2005 Lexus IS 300 5-Speed Sedan
Halogen Headlights Standard Not Available
Cargo Area Light Standard Standard
Map Light Standard Standard
Glass & Mirrors 2005 Acura RSX Type-S 6-Spd MT w/ Leather 2005 Lexus IS 300 5-Speed Sedan
Rear Window Defroster Standard Standard
Heated Mirrors Standard Standard
Power Mirrors Standard Standard
Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Instrumentation 2005 Acura RSX Type-S 6-Spd MT w/ Leather 2005 Lexus IS 300 5-Speed Sedan
Tachometer Standard Standard
Maintenance Interval Indicator Standard Standard
Remotes & Releases 2005 Acura RSX Type-S 6-Spd MT w/ Leather 2005 Lexus IS 300 5-Speed Sedan
Remote Fuel Filler Door Release Standard Standard
Keyless Entry System Standard Standard
Storage 2005 Acura RSX Type-S 6-Spd MT w/ Leather 2005 Lexus IS 300 5-Speed Sedan
Cargo Net Accessory Optional
Door Storage Standard Standard
Seatback Storage Standard Standard
Console Storage Standard Standard
Coin Box Standard Standard
Beverage Holders Standard Standard
Sunroof/Removable Top 2005 Acura RSX Type-S 6-Spd MT w/ Leather 2005 Lexus IS 300 5-Speed Sedan
Moonroof Standard Optional
PERFORMANCE & ENGINEERING 2005 Acura RSX Type-S 6-Spd MT w/ Leather 2005 Lexus IS 300 5-Speed Sedan
Engine & Transmission
Engine Name 2.0L I4 3.0L I6
Cylinders 4 6
Valves 16 24
Valves Configuration DOHC DOHC
Displacement CC 1998 2997
Bore X Stroke 3.38 X 3.38 3.39 X 3.39
Compression Ratio 11.0:1 10.5:1
Horsepower 210 215
Horsepower RPM 7800 5800
Torque Ft. Lbs. 143 218
Torque RPM 7000 3800
Fuel System Multi-Port Fuel Injected Sequential Electronic Fuel Injected
Engine Location Front Front
Driveline Front Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Transmission Speeds 6 5
Transmission Auto/Manual Manual Manual
Transmission Overdrive Y Y
Final Drive Ratio 4.77 3.73
Fuel Economy 2005 Acura RSX Type-S 6-Spd MT w/ Leather 2005 Lexus IS 300 5-Speed Sedan
Fuel-Economy City 23 18
Fuel-Economy Highway 31 25
Combined Fuel-Economy 26 20
Steering, Braking, Traction 2005 Acura RSX Type-S 6-Spd MT w/ Leather 2005 Lexus IS 300 5-Speed Sedan
Power Steering Standard Standard
Steering Rack and Pinion Rack and Pinion
Turning Diameter, Left 38.1 34.1
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) Standard Standard
Brakes (Front) Disc Disc
Brakes (Rear) Disc Disc
Suspension and Tires 2005 Acura RSX Type-S 6-Spd MT w/ Leather 2005 Lexus IS 300 5-Speed Sedan
Suspension (Front) Independent Independent
Suspension (Rear) Independent Independent
Stabilizer Bar Standard Standard
Tires SBRP215/45R17, All-Season Performance Tires SBRP215/45ZR17, Summer Pattern Tires
Alloy Wheels Standard Standard
SAFETY 2005 Acura RSX Type-S 6-Spd MT w/ Leather 2005 Lexus IS 300 5-Speed Sedan
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags Standard Standard
LATCH Upper Tethers Standard Standard
Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
Rear Wiper Standard Not Available
Head Restraints (2nd Row) Standard Standard
NHTSA Front Driver Crash Test Not Listed Not Listed
NHTSA Front Passenger Crash Test Not Listed Not Listed
Anti-theft 2005 Acura RSX Type-S 6-Spd MT w/ Leather 2005 Lexus IS 300 5-Speed Sedan
Vehicle Theft-Deterrent System Standard Standard
Radio Theft-Deterrent System Standard Standard
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES 2005 Acura RSX Type-S 6-Spd MT w/ Leather 2005 Lexus IS 300 5-Speed Sedan
Curb Weight, MT 2769 3255
Curb Weight, AT Not Applicable Not Applicable
Ground Clearance 5.4 5.3
Height 54.9 55.5
Length 172.4 176.6
Track (Front) 58.5 58.9
Track (Rear) 58.5 58.5
Wheelbase 101.2 105.1
Width 67.9 67.9
Capacity & Volume 2005 Acura RSX Type-S 6-Spd MT w/ Leather 2005 Lexus IS 300 5-Speed Sedan
EPA Class Subcompact Cars Compact Cars
Cargo Volume (Manufacturer) 16.0 10.1
Fuel Tank Capacity 13.2 17.5
Passenger Volume (Manufacturer) 81.0 89.2
Seating (Standard) 4 5
Interior Dimensions 2005 Acura RSX Type-S 6-Spd MT w/ Leather 2005 Lexus IS 300 5-Speed Sedan
Headroom (Front) 37.8 39.1
Headroom (Rear) 34.1 37.7
Legroom (Front) 43.1 42.7
Legroom (Rear) 29.2 30.2
Shoulder Room (Front) 52.6 52.6
Shoulder Room (Rear) 51.3 53.5

Woogie

i think RSX would take the IS

irv_usc

the best stock time ever posted was by IS300GTE on is300.net

i believe he had a 14.9 s 1/4 mile.. manual transmission

rominl

iTrader: (4)

damn, and it's already a manual

and yeah, i really don't think the rsx-s has problem getting away from the is300 on the straight

tsopranoMB

a friend of mine has a stock RSX type S 6 speed and ran a 14.63 @ 96 MPH

a stock 5 Speed IS300 cant even come close to that....:

rominl

iTrader: (4)

the rsx is very light, that means a lot over the is300. my friend has a rsx-s and i sat in that thing before. that thing is fast. it's not super fast, not even matching say my gs4, but it's still fast

Beachtyme

iTrader: (1)

Have that RSX talk to me after the 1st turn.

Cobra V

oh, believe me, i know the is300 handles better- theres no question about it