Celica vs. Rsx

[speedy2991]

Which would win in a race.
A: 2005 toyota Celica gt-s
1.8L V4 180hp
B: 2005 Acura RSX Type-s
2.0L V4 210hp

the interior in the rsx is better. I've heard rumors that the celica is better performance wise. So i just wanted to make sure!

[Primer_Drift]

Type S.. the celica is weaksauce

Horray for bench racing!

[HTN SWCHS]

rsx hands down,

[403Gemini]

id probably say the rsx-s just cause it has 30 more hp, and both of those cars have relativly low torque


rsx: 210 @ 7800 RPM hp with 143 @ 7000 RPM torque.

gts: 180 @ 7600 RPM hp with 130 @ 6800 RPM torque.

imo id go with the celica, even though its slower, i just like them more.

[C4S]

wow.. u will hv 1000 answer soon ..

I had a 03 RSX-S and a 01 GTS before ..

they both .. kind of similiar ... I will say RSX-S is better overall, but celica is nicer looking outside, and more pricy too .. somehow ..

For money, RSX-S is better choice, at least, it is the higher end brand from Honda. vs Celica is under toyota name, not even lexus. :)

[speedy2991]

I just can't believe toyota stopped selling the celica

[Aleks]

Originally posted by speedy2991
I just can't believe toyota stopped selling the celica

That should tell you something as to which car is better overall ;)

[2000_SI]

^^:werd:
The stoped making them because people stopped buying them, so that shows you something...

I would go with the RSX over th Celica any day..

[Altezza]

Originally posted by C4S

For money, RSX-S is better choice, at least, it is the higher end brand from Honda. vs Celica is under toyota name, not even lexus. :) [/B]

I'd agree that I'd choose the RSX-S over the Celica GT-S, but I wouldn't venture to say Acura is a high end brand. It gives the facad of a high end brand, LOL.

[ken-gsr]

i would take the rsx but that is personal opinion. I have honestly never driven either of them so i cant really say

[Penguin_Racecar]

I was under the impression that they came with inline 4s, not V4s :P

[Primer_Drift]

edit :Yes they are I4s
:dunno:
:hijack:

[Penguin_Racecar]

it's relevant because he mentioned a V4 Acura and a V4 Celica

and just to make this post not totally useless. I think it would be a pretty close race on the 1/4 mile, because the acura is not exactly light at ~2800lbs either. It'd probably depend on how the gear ratios are set up.

[civic_rida]

rsx type s is faster.
this coming from a celica owner.

[Primer_Drift]

(heh Mad editting skillz y0!)
1/4 mile times:

14.9 RSX Type-S
15.6 Celica gts

http://www.ssmoparmuscle.com/speedcomp.htm

/postwhore

[lastprodigy]

oh yeah search for god sakes this topic has been discussed to the death

[civic_rida]

15.6 thats weird how irl ran 15.2 wit intake n exhaust in calgary.

[C4S]

Originally posted by Altezza


I'd agree that I'd choose the RSX-S over the Celica GT-S, but I wouldn't venture to say Acura is a high end brand. It gives the facad of a high end brand, LOL.

I mean higher .. :D compare to toyota/ford/honda/etc ..

just like infiniti/Eunos/acura/lexus .. they are higherend brand from it's own product .. :D

[BigMass]

with the improvements made to the 05 Type S there is really no contest. Unless you really like how the Celica looks over the RSX which is a valid factor. I still dont see how Toyota figures they can charge more for the GT-S than the Type S.

[4doorj]

i like them both:thumbsup:

[Millsie]

The 05 GTS is the slowest because of the combination of the electonic throttle and the lower rev limit (like the 02). That explains the 15.6. The 00-01 and 03 GTS run more like 15.2-15.0, though its not really a drag car.
The improvements to the RSX this year make it a better buy, especially new. Used GTS are a good price now, hence my new 01. If your buying new though, no contest, and I'm a shameless Celica fan (onwed 2)

[bonnieclyde240]

Car wise, I'd put money on the RSX, but it also depends on the skill of the driver.

[Deetz]

RSX hands down. Great performance car, and much less problems than the Celica. I used to work for a Toyota dealer, they came in all the time for problems. (mostly GTS models)

[civic_rida]

never had a problem wit the celica knock on wood.

Anyways warrenty covers any problems that you may or may not have .

[joejoe3]

for that generation... The RSX will put down the Celica.
Our club has been a friendly rival w/ albertacelica.org for awhile hah

[CryoCarnage]

Okay okay.First off, you dot compare the Celica GT-S VS the GT. The GT is hands down better. Ive test driven them both and even with the 50 less HP>, It has just about the same amount of tq at 4600 rpms i think.Ive driven one with BPU and it was soo much fatser then myGTS and he probably saved 5000 dollars on it too. Justmy 2 cents.

[Godfuader]

Originally posted by joejoe3
for that generation... The RSX will put down the Celica.
Our club has been a friendly rival w/ albertacelica.org for awhile hah

:werd: That's great how its an actual "friendly" rivalry. I was surprised to see so many references to dc5ab on abceli.org . Yaay to the first ever non-ignorant car-club co-operation.
side note: i took out a rsx-s in a '98 Sienna with 3 passengers in vancouver. yeah, he chirped too. :poosie:

[ex1z7]

*doesn't read every post* the Celica looks tough if you coat it in all the TRD shit you can find...

http://www.clasificadosdepuertorico.com/foto/c5a11k4238.jpg

The Celica /looks fast/ whereas the RSX looks nice and "I'm a honda fan!" ish.

If you were to do a Type-R looking RSX, with the kit and spoiler and all that stuff.. I'd take it over the TRD styled Celica.

Neither of which you showed interest in doing. I'm just saying if it was type-r styled or trd styled, I'd pick the RSX. The RSX is cooler, stock, IMO.

[RSeXy]

RSX-S

although I prefer the stylings of the last gen over the newer one...if you need that 10 extra hp just add on some bolt-ons

[inam]

I would pick and RSX ANY GIVEN DAY! WHAT SO EVERRRRRRRRRRRR

[A2VR6]

I've driven both cars new and it's pretty obvious to what I liked better. Still the Celica is an excellent car, in a straight line the RSX-S is better and im not a fan of the 1.8 litre in the Celica but I think it's debatable on which car handles better. In my opinion I honestly think the Celica has the better handling of the two cars even though the RSX-S can hold it's own. But overall I think the RSX takes it.

[speedy2991]

I guess the only question left is what are good RSX Type S competitors? Other then like the Civic, or the Cavalier.

[Kamen]

Originally posted by speedy2991
I guess the only question left is what are good RSX Type S competitors? Other then like the Civic, or the Cavalier.

Civic or Cavalier?!

Um...I'd say Mazdaspeed Protege, WRX, 350Z....maybe CLK?

[speedy2991]

Originally posted by Kamen


Civic or Cavalier?!

Um...I'd say Mazdaspeed Protege, WRX, 350Z....maybe CLK?

Well the 350z and the clk is outa the range. 350z is a 6 cylinder, and loaded with hp and power.

[A2VR6]

Originally posted by speedy2991
I guess the only question left is what are good RSX Type S competitors? Other then like the Civic, or the Cavalier.

Cobalt SS/Saturn Ion Redline come to mind. The Neon SRT-4 can be thrown in as well.

[Crasian]

RSX would own on a celica.... this coming from a celica owner but i still think the celica looks better.
How about a new eclipse? dont know it there in the same price range but worth a look:thumbsup:

[heavyD]

Originally posted by Crasian
RSX would own on a celica.... this coming from a celica owner but i still think the celica looks better.
How about a new eclipse? dont know it there in the same price range but worth a look:thumbsup:

:werd: To quote Road & Track Magazine: "The 2006 Eclipse GT is aimed at potential RSX buyers who actually want power".

[Deetz]

Originally posted by heavyD


:werd: To quote Road & Track Magazine: "The 2006 Eclipse GT is aimed at potential RSX buyers who actually want power".

Whats considered power? Many rsx's run 14's with only an intake which is pretty good for all motor performance and long term reliability. :dunno:

[gpomp]

Originally posted by Deetz@CustomAuto


Whats considered power? Many rsx's run 14's with only an intake which is pretty good for all motor performance and long term reliability. :dunno:
probably the loads of torque you get from a 3.8L V6

[heavyD]

Originally posted by gpomp

probably the loads of torque you get from a 3.8L V6

Bingo. It's called useable street power, not having to swing the tach over 5000 rpm everytime from a stop just to keep up with traffic.

[GTS Jeff]

The Eclipse GT V6 is close to $40,000, so only the base model Eclipse should be compared to the RSX. The base model is slow with its 2.4L 162hp motor lugging a huge beast of a car. Has anyone actually sat in the new Eclipse? The seating is fucked up. You can't see shit. It's totally not meant for performance.

[Aleks]

LOL I would never pick an Eclipse over a type S. Like jeff pointed out it's way more expesive and even with the V6 the thing weighs 3500+lbs :eek: "Only slightly faster than the typeS" say the C&D.

[Deetz]

^^^ I understand what your saying, but its actually pretty good. I myself drive a Premium model rsx thats has a very strong powerband from 2200-6500rpm. It has enough "torque" to do a burnout at 3000rpm, which many other 4 cyclinder engines can't.

You know one other thing i found funny lately was on Friday night i was down at race city watching other cars give their all down the track. The new 05 Mustang GT with 300hp and how ever much torque, (the kind you were talking of), couldn't get any better than a 15.1 down the 1/4. Due to its heavy weight, torque didn't seem to help it make any breath taking runs.

[heavyD]

Originally posted by GTS Jeff
The Eclipse GT V6 is close to $40,000, so only the base model Eclipse should be compared to the RSX. The base model is slow with its 2.4L 162hp motor lugging a huge beast of a car. Has anyone actually sat in the new Eclipse? The seating is fucked up. You can't see shit. It's totally not meant for performance.

The GT actually starts at $32000 so you can compare it to the RSX. And the RSX is meant for performance? You do know that it's still essentially just a high-line civic right.:rolleyes: Come on guys, I've driven the RSX and its a very nice car but lets not make it out to be some sort of sports car like an EVO ir STi or even an SRT4. It's a sporty little compact car with a little luxury mixed in, that's all.

[Aleks]

HAHA thread is going down the shitter fast.

I quite enjoyed watching the non sporty N/A Rsx-s cars beat up on turbo SRT-4s on Friday nite. :nut: :poosie:
yes they had mods but they were only boltons. Every car had it's pluses and minues. lets go back to rsx vs celica or let's just drop this thread.

[speedy2991]

Originally posted by Aleks
HAHA thread is going down the shitter fast.

lets go back to rsx vs celica or let's just drop this thread.

agree

[GTS Jeff]

Originally posted by heavyD


The GT actually starts at $32000 so you can compare it to the RSX. And the RSX is meant for performance? You do know that it's still essentially just a high-line civic right.:rolleyes: Come on guys, I've driven the RSX and its a very nice car but lets not make it out to be some sort of sports car like an EVO ir STi or even an SRT4. It's a sporty little compact car with a little luxury mixed in, that's all. 1. I was looking at an Eclipse at the dealership. The tag on the GT was $39,000 which still doesn't include many extras.

2. Yes, I know the RSX is a Civic and no, I never made it out to be "some sort of sports car." In fact, I never talked about the RSX at all.

3. I'm not interested in e-bickering with you over something that is inconsequential to this thread or our lives.

[civic_rida]

lets drop this thread
no more hating

[heavyD]

Originally posted by GTS Jeff
3. I'm not interested in e-bickering with you over something that is inconsequential to this thread or our lives.

Nor am I as I surely don't want to piss off the Honda boys with their JDM weaponry.:poosie: :D

[speedy2991]

Originally posted by civic_rida
lets drop this thread
no more hating

ya seriously, let's get back on the topic

[Billy]

dc5s all the way! the Celica is a good car, but I just like the rsx-s more, more power, higher end brand under honda.

[BigMass]

Judging an RSX-S or Celica on a drag strip is about as valid as judging the worth of a Formula 1 car by drag racing it against an 800HP Supra.

If any track action was to be done at all with the RSX Type S it's on the road course. The engine more than holds its own against much more powerful cars on a road course. Between 7000-8500 the engine roars to life and the car feels like it transforms to a true sports car. Ask the M3s who's asses i was riding last track day.

Personally, for me, 0-60 times are worthless. There is only one time on the track that i ever care about 0-60, and that is if i was racing, at the start of that race. More important is 60-120 times, braking and handling. To me, the low torque figures and 1/4 mile times are thrown out the window. If drag racing is important to you, buying an RSX-S is a waste IMO. It's a waste of the cars true potential.

Not to mention the nice sporty leather interior, the white face gauges and that tach that redlines at 8250 rpm. Always good when you have guys with new C6s coming over and marvel at how nice the interior is compared to theirs. Oh well, obviously i'd rather have a new C6 and so would they, but for the money i feel the 2005 Type S is the best car you can buy. And, that's why i bought one.

I have always said that to me a car is more than just it’s ¼ mile and 0-60 time. It’s a total package. I don’t think any other car for $32,000 can offer what the Type S does currently.

[speedy2991]

how about this one, boxter vs rsx

[A2VR6]

Originally posted by speedy2991
how about this one, boxter vs rsx

pretty sure the boxster would take the RSX... in a straight line and in the twisties.

[Skyline_Addict]

Originally posted by BigMass
Judging an RSX-S or Celica on a drag strip is about as valid as judging the worth of a Formula 1 car by drag racing it against an 800HP Supra.



Personally, for me, 0-60 times are worthless. There is only one time on the track that i ever care about 0-60, and that is if i was racing, at the start of that race. More important is 60-120 times, braking and handling. To me, the low torque figures and 1/4 mile times are thrown out the window. If drag racing is important to you, buying an RSX-S is a waste IMO. It's a waste of the cars true potential.

I have always said that to me a car is more than just it’s ¼ mile and 0-60 time. It’s a total package. I don’t think any other car for $32,000 can offer what the Type S does currently.

:werd: :werd: :werd: :werd:

[DC2uned]

They are both awesome rides.
This comparison threads are such a waste.