2001 Honda City 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 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda City would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Acura TSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Acura TSX (201 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2001 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Acura TSX should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Acura TSX weights approximately 634 kg more than 2001 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Acura TSX (230 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 Acura TSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda City. 2012 Acura TSX has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda City has manual transmission. 2001 Honda City will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Acura TSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda City | 2012 Acura TSX | |
| Make | Honda | Acura |
| Model | City | TSX |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4714 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1839 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2708 mm |
