The Accord is lucky if it's getting 190hp at the wheels, and the neon is listed as having 215hp, but under dyno tests it has been tested at 223hp at the wheels. Not bad for 19 grand.
Dam I love the looks of that car, but I don't think the RSX will be bale to compete with it, no way. The Front wheel drive is too much of a disadvantage. The new Neon with 240hp at the wheels, now that would be more of a comparison for a front drive car to the RX-8.