Spec Sizes

Acura RSX vs Honda Prelude Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2003 vs 2001 catalog dimensions. Acura RSX · Honda Prelude

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length172.2 in
  • Height55.1 in
  • Wheelbase101.2 in
  • Curb weight2,694 lb – 2,767 lb
Front / width
  • Width67.9 in
  • Honda Prelude width69.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura RSX is 5.8 in shorter (172.2 in vs 178.0 in)
  • Width: Acura RSX is 1.1 in narrower (67.9 in vs 69.0 in)
  • Height: Acura RSX is 3.3 in taller (55.1 in vs 51.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: Honda Prelude has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 101.8 in)
  • Curb weight: Honda Prelude is 268 lb heavier (2,731 lb vs 2,998 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Honda Prelude is 268 lb heavier (2,731 lb vs 2,998 lb)
  2. Height: Acura RSX is 3.3 in taller (55.1 in vs 51.8 in)
  3. Length: Acura RSX is 5.8 in shorter (172.2 in vs 178.0 in)
  4. Width: Acura RSX is 1.1 in narrower (67.9 in vs 69.0 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Honda Prelude has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 101.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura RSX — Acura RSX is shorter by 5.8 in Check garage fit for Acura RSX · garage fit for Honda Prelude
  • Narrower for tight parkingAcura RSX — Acura RSX is narrower by 1.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAcura RSX — Based on length × width (Acura RSX)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura RSXHonda PreludeDifference
Length172.2 in178.0 in5.8 in
Width67.9 in69.0 in1.1 in
Height55.1 in51.8 in3.3 in
Wheelbase101.2 in101.8 in0.6 in
Curb weight2,731 lb2,998 lb268 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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