1999 Nissan Stagea vs. 2011 Acura TSX
To start off, 2011 Acura TSX is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Nissan Stagea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Nissan Stagea would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Acura TSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Acura TSX (201 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1999 Nissan Stagea. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Acura TSX should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan Stagea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Acura TSX weights approximately 144 kg more than 1999 Nissan Stagea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Nissan Stagea is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Nissan Stagea. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Acura TSX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Acura TSX (230 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan Stagea. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Acura TSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan Stagea.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Nissan Stagea | 2011 Acura TSX | |
| Make | Nissan | Acura |
| Model | Stagea | TSX |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4714 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1839 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2708 mm |
