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It has 160hp, is it light, how fast is it?

I own a base rsx 06 model, and its an auto, so I should have a slow car if any of these misinformed people know what they are talking about,..but they don't. Off the line, my car is fast and responsive. If I mash on it, the car jumps off the line, revs high, and gets up to speed quickly. Once im going, it climbs up the speedometer with extraordinary ease. I have been lunged back in the seat more than some times. I think caused by a amazingly well paired torque/hp balance. The car doesnt weigh much, and with an auto tranny which makes mine heavier, this car still pulls hard, corners well, and drives wonderfully. It depends on how you drive. Its not a Mustang GT, but it's a fast import.

Someone who really owns an rsx, and knows what he's talking about.

Pretty? it is not ugly. Fast? Quicker than a civic. Just do not put a stupid rear spoiler on it and think you're either fast or mad.

it's a glorified civic

sure

160 HP is pretty perky. hp isn't a real display of a car's capability to move out. The thing you really have to check out is "torque". keep in mind the rule of car selling: "Horsepower sells cars, torque moves cars." Torque is what you have to be worried about. Torque is an engine's capability to move things. about how fast the car is, look at the speedometer. How high does it go? Are you interested in top speed or off the line speed. If off the line speed is what you're more interested in, torque is your most important asset.

Not real fast particularly from a dead stop. Once you get going although it has good pickup.

Depends on what you think about fast. An RSX is pretty peppy, but sure as hell is not fast. You will not be outrunning anything that runs faster than a high 14 so no, it is not 'fast'.

i don't think that RSXs are fast, for the money. If you want something fast, and like acuras, get a GSR integra, or maybe a full blown type r.way faster, and I believe look better

If you want to have more power, pick up a "RSX Type S" it has a 200+HP engine depends on the year . it's light and corners well not much body roll in corners. With a nice set of tires, you may have a great deal of fun with one of them.

fast enough so you may be able to get a speeding ticket

no bro the RSX base with 160hp isn't fast. the RSX Type S has 201hp and is lots quicker than the base RSX. you may be able to make the Type S fast with your basic screw ons, cold air intake, headers, chip, and a cat back exhaust and you will be hallin' in the Type S. There is not much that can take my Type S with all the screw ons off the line, its hella fast.

The 160 HP k20 is really quite slow with only a 5Speed tranny. I know because I own one.the best thing to do is to STEP up and just buy the TYPE S.unless you are wanting to dump 10K into the car and purchase the TYPE R motor.much like myself, Good luck to ya

No, however it is like a Civic SI

I believe that the ACURA NSX TYPE 'R' is "A FAST CAR". 4realz, dude.
The RSX is a'ight.it's a C A R is not it?. haha by that I mean, any amount of upgrades put into this baby, and of course your LOVE, NOURISHMENT, and THOUGHTFULNESS taken into consideration with YOUR BABY. wink haha
AHA. YOUR BABY WILL BE BOOSTIN UP WITH SOME P O W E R, dude.
Light?.don't think so myself.how quick?.I guess U CAN find that out on your.BUT I'd say the NSX TYPE "R" cuz clearly IS MEANT FOR R A C I N G.is FASTEST. =
Just enjoy your car dude. Take care of it, and treat it with R E S P E C T...oh wait, do U own this car? or are U just asking for an opinion cuz you may purchase it?.sorry if I Jumped "ahead" of time haha ..but still, man. ,
Ferrari Girl

its faster than a civic. and smooth to drive. it gets up pretty fast too. I had one. I liked it.

If you want a fast car I'd look for a RWD drive car Supra, Vette, Cobra, SS Camaro, etc . If you want a fun car to drive the RSX car is a good choice. They handle good and drive like a gocart. Good gas mileage, dependable, and resale too. Check insurance because rates may be high for some.