The RSX Type-S was sporty, but wasn't as hardcore as the Japan-market Type-R. The Type-S blended a high degree of comfort into its formula, making it a proficient daily commuter as well as a fun track car. Under the Type-S's hood was the K20A, a 2.0 liter DOHC inline-4 that produced 200 HP and 141.7 ft-lb of torque. In comparison, the Japanese Type-R put out 217 HP and 151.8 ft-lb of torque, while the more modest iS generated 158 HP and 141.0 ft-lb of torque. This made the Type-S fit right in between the Type-R and iS in terms of performance.