Car comparison

Toyota Celica (T23) 1.8 i GT- RvsAcura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Toyota Celica (T23)

1.8 i GT- R

182 hp1796 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1999-2006
VS

Acura RSX

2.0 i 16V Type S

212 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2005-2007

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Acura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Most powerful
    212 hp
    158 kW
  • Highest torque
    194 Nm
    143 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    162 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    504 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best practicality score
    55/100

Toyota Celica (T23) 1.8 i GT- R

  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,190 kg
    2,624 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- RAcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
Power
182hp136kW
212hp158kW
Torque
181Nm133lb-ft
194Nm143lb-ft
Curb weight
1,190kg2,624lb
1,310kg2,888lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
80.3s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
64.8s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
34.2s
Calculated
31.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t121kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
152Nm/t102lb-ft/ton
Calculated
148Nm/t99lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
1,796cc110cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,328mm170in
4,374mm172in
Width
1,735mm68in
1,725mm68in
Height
1,305mm51in
1,400mm55in
Wheelbase
2,600mm102in
2,570mm101in
Front track
1,488mm59in
1,486mm59in
Rear track
1,478mm58in
1,486mm59in
Trunk volume
365L
504L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
55L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Toyota Celica (T23) 1.8 i GT- RAcura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type SPowerTorque
  • Toyota Celica (T23) 1.8 i GT- R: Power / Torque
  • Acura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R7,600 rpm6,800 rpm7,850 rpm
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S7,800 rpm7,000 rpm8,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- RAcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.2 s
31.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
157 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R
182 hp
136 kW
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
212 hp
158 kW

Acura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S has 30 hp more than Toyota Celica (T23) 1.8 i GT- R.

The biggest power difference is between Toyota Celica (T23) 1.8 i GT- R and Acura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R
181 Nm
133 lb-ft
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
194 Nm
143 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R
1,190 kg
2,624 lb
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
1,310 kg
2,888 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
218 km/h
135 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R7.5 s
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S6.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Acura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S and Toyota Celica (T23) 1.8 i GT- R: 1.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R
182 hp
136 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
212 hp
158 kW
6.2 s
218 km/h
135 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R
Power
182 hp
136 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,328 mm
170.4 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
Power
212 hp
158 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,374 mm
172.2 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- RAcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
Power
182 hp
136 kW
212 hp
158 kW
Torque
181 Nm
133 lb-ft
194 Nm
143 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,190 kg
2,624 lb
1,310 kg
2,888 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,328 mm
170.4 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,374 mm
172.2 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in
Trunk score
365 L
12.9 cu ft
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Toyota Celica (T23) 1.8 i GT- R

  • Is 120 kg lighter
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Acura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 13 Nm more
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 139 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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