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Originally Posted by AznKirby
RSX-S has legendary reliability.
I went to the dealership not too long ago to test drive an FRS and I must say I did not expect to be this underwhelmed. My RSX-S barely has any mods on it (i/h/e) and I still remember how it was stock. I'm not really sure what numbers say, but stock for stock I do feel like the k20 would be quicker.
I did feel a pretty vast difference in handling (the FRS being better, obviously)
As far as interior goes, someone mentionned that FRS>>RSX .. I disagree. For a 10+ year old car, some of it feels better as far as quality goes. (wtf cupholders?)
The RSX is much more versatile too, being a hatch.
That being said, I am looking to sell my type-s and going with an frs/brz, so I guess all in all, RWD>FWD.
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I'd say the RSX-S has a better interior (both build quality and design) than the FR-S. I really liked the interior on my old RSX. Not only did it feel higher quality, but it was also more durable/scratch-proof than my FR-S interior. And with the hatch design of the RSX, there was more cargo space for hauling larger items.
That said, once you move past the interior, the FR-S is much better than the RSX-S. Handling, balance, feedback, and steering are all
much better. And the seating position is perfect in the FR-S, unlike the RSX where you kind of sit on top of the car. The power is about the same as an RSX-S, and shift feel is comparable (which is an accomplishment for Toyota/Subaru IMO).
All in all, the RSX-S was a great car for the sporty hatch segment, but if you put an emphasis on how a car drives, the FR-S easily wins out IMO.