Performance data and technical specs are based on the model from 2001.
Acceleration (0-100 km/h): 6.7 sec.
Topspeed (mph): 145
Acceleration (0-60 mph): 6.7 sec.
Cylinders: S4
Displacement: 1991 ccm (2 l)
Engine Power: 200 hp (149 kw)
Gears: Manual, 6-speed
Weight: 1255kg (2767 lbs)
Weight/Power ratio: 6.28 kg/hp
Power/Displacement ratio: 100.45 hp/l
Metric performance data, Acura RSX Type-S compared with similar cars:
| Acura RSX Type-S | ASL Garaiya | BMW 330Cd | Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34 | |
| Topspeed (km/h): | 233 | 220 | 242 | 220 |
| Acceleration (0-100 km/h): | 6.7 | 5.2 | 7.2 | 8.8 |
| Power: | 200 hp (149 kw) | 201 hp (150 kw) | 201 hp (150 kw) | 198 hp (148 kw) |
| Weight (kg): | 1255 | 900 | 1615 | 1525 |
English performance data, Acura RSX Type-S compared with similar cars:
| Acura RSX Type-S | ASL Garaiya | BMW 330Cd | Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34 | |
| Topspeed (mph): | 145 | 137 | 150 | 137 |
| Acceleration (0-60 mph): | 6.7 | 5.2 | 7.2 | 8.8 |
| Power: | 200 hp (149 kw) | 201 hp (150 kw) | 201 hp (150 kw) | 198 hp (148 kw) |
| Weight (lbs): | 2767 | 1985 | 3561 | 3363 |
