2004 Acura TSX vs. 2004 Audi TT
To start off, both 2004 Acura TSX and 2004 Audi TT were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Acura TSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura TSX (200 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2004 Audi TT. (148 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura TSX should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi TT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Acura TSX weights approximately 160 kg more than 2004 Audi TT. 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, 2004 Acura TSX (225 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi TT. (195 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2004 Acura TSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi TT.
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2004 Acura TSX | 2004 Audi TT | |
Make | Acura | Audi |
Model | TSX | TT |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2430 mm |