Acura RSX vs Scion tC

[Karding]

Acura RSX base model 5spd A/T $21,202
Scion tC 4spd A/T $17,515

Price difference: $3,687

RSX Annual Fuel cost: $1,293.10
Scion Annual Fuel cost: $1,388.89
Annual Fuel Savings with RSX: $95.79

Combined highway and City fuel consumption:
RSX 29mpg
Scion 27mpg

City/Highway
RSX 25/34
Scion 23/30

*annual fuel cost based on 15,000 miles a year * $2.50 per gallon

RSX Base model 5A/T: 160 hp*65000rpm 141 ft-lbs torque 2.0litre
Scion tC 4A/T: 160 hp*6000rpm 163 ft-lbs torque 2.4litre

Weight
RSX: 2809lbs
Scion: 2970lbs

Deciding factor is everything, daily driver on a 45-min stop and go traffic. That should explain why A/T. And please, dont give me the "apples and oranges" lecture okay?

NOTE: Scion is made by Toyota and the 2.4litre is a camry engine.

Single sunroof/16x6.5 alloys standard


dual-sunroof/17x7.0 alloys pirelli p-zero tires standard

[Rediesel]

huh scion 2.4 na pala, all along i thought 2.0 lang.

between the 2 scion na based on the 2.4 engine. same hp pero the torque figures point toward the scion.

isn't the scion tC once was called the son of Supra? I read it somewhere, can't remember.

[voltes_V]

Kung sa akin lang sir, sa RSX na ako hands down. What I like most about it, is the way it looks over all, and all the curves are just right, it really looks so damn ***y to me. Ok rin sana yung scion but I find its rear fugly(pardon my french). Upgrading the RSX is also no problem at all whether its the interior, exterior or engine. If its horsepower or torque your worried about Im sure hindi mawawalan ng aftermarket goodies ang RSX, after all, its a Honda.....need I say more.

[mazdamazda]

forget the engine!

the scion looks bland compared to the acura!

magpapalit ka ba karding?

[need4speed]

RSX for me... ***xaaayyy
Especially the Type S!


Yummy!!!

[BlueBimmer]

scion tC for me

[chieffy]

honda! honda!...RSX ako...lamang sa fuel economy...

parang pinaghalong mazda 3 at volvo s40 yung external ng scion... mas bagay naman ito kapag dala ang pamilya...

[empy]

rsx as well. not really sold on this whole scion thing

[ILuvDetailing]

IMO, the silver on the Scion makes it look bland. Pag black or any darker color will bring out the details. Scion ako.

[SubaruSti]

Rsx has better performance. Scion tc is not a performer. u can see a Rsx on the racetrack but not Scion tc.

[Karding]

Rediesel, yeah tC has been 2.4litre ever since.

mazdamazda, kung papalarin ako baka kumuha ako dahil malapit nang mamatay ang 240SX ko. I need a reliable commuter car soon. Kung gagastusan ko naman ang 240SX, parang sayang ang pera. Saka parang na-aawa na si misis sakin dahil I keep on checking the condition of my car every morning. Payback time is almost here...nyeheheh

Type-S is not my option due to heavy traffic in Los Angeles highway. Yes, highway na bumper to bumper pa for 45mins, di ba M54?

the Mrs. doesnt like the Scion tC either.

[andre]

Acura RSX!

[BlueBimmer]

how bout bmw 1 series? hehe dagdag nalang

[Karding]

how bout bmw 1 series? hehe dagdag nalang

langya ka, siningit mo naman ang bimmer! :hihihi: As much as possible wag 'muna' euro at by the end of 2006 na lang yon. I just need something to get by 'til then. Inlove si misis sa Audi A3 Sportback tho.

[the_wildthing]

Talagang 2 door ang type mo ha? I would suggest 4-door sedans sana hehehe.

I haven't driven either car so I will base on the pics and the specs... I would go for the Acura. Doubt if you will feel the extra torque of the Scion. Mukhang negated lang ng weight diff.

[chieffy]

Talagang 2 door ang type mo ha? I would suggest 4-door sedans sana hehehe.

oo nga bakit di na lang 4 door at baka bigla ka nang magkaroon ng tsikoting at least pwede mo patagalin ng konti sa iyo yung sasakyan...

[squala]

I personally believe your 240SX is worth restoring and keeping. It's a classic RWD compared to the RSX and tC which are FWD. A mint condition of that car still looks good to this day. How much is the estimate if you rebuild your car anyway?

Going back to your choices, I prefer the RSX because of its boy-racer design compared to the tC which seems to cater to older bachelors or young fathers. The engine should also be more spirited as opposed to the cruising character of the Scion, given that its powerplant is Camry-based. The extra gear of the Honda's A/T is also appealing if not an performance/efficiency enhancer. As for the fuel economy figures you posted, is it based on the EPA or more accurate test results?

[MXFX]

i pick rsx between the two. will you consider used? heto para mas magulo

98 240sx under 10k, or
03 infiniti g35 sedan about 19-20k.

good luck karding!

[niky]

Forget the 240sx... classic lines or not, the KA24DE car will never have the cachet of the SR20DET car.

I'd go for the Acura, but I guess it really depends on what your butt tells you after a test drive.

Why not a Celica if you're considering these two? It supposedly has a softer ride than the RSX, while still being sporty and not as chunky as the Scion, plus fuel consumption should be as good as or better than the Honda.

[mbt]

the torque advantage of the tC will be significant, the base K20 (the one in the local CR-V) is gutless at the bottom hehe.

but ill take the RSX between the two, but it could well be a toss-up hehe