2001 Audi A6 vs. 2012 Acura TSX
To start off, 2012 Acura TSX is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Audi A6 would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Audi A6 (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2012 Acura TSX. (201 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2012 Acura TSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Audi A6 weights approximately 241 kg more than 2012 Acura TSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Acura TSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Audi A6 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Audi A6 (400 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Acura TSX. (230 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2001 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi A6 | 2012 Acura TSX | |
| Make | Audi | Acura |
| Model | A6 | TSX |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1839 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2708 mm |
