2001 Honda Life vs. 2010 Acura TSX
To start off, 2010 Acura TSX is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Acura TSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Acura TSX (201 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Acura TSX should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Acura TSX weights approximately 752 kg more than 2001 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Acura TSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Life 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, 2010 Acura TSX (233 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Acura TSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Life | 2010 Acura TSX | |
| Make | Honda | Acura |
| Model | Life | TSX |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4714 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1839 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2708 mm |
