2004 Acura TSX vs. 2004 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, both 2004 Acura TSX and 2004 Nissan Pathfinder were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Pathfinder (241 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2004 Acura TSX. (200 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2004 Acura TSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 452 kg more than 2004 Acura TSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Nissan Pathfinder is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Acura TSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Pathfinder 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, 2004 Nissan Pathfinder (359 Nm) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura TSX. (225 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura TSX | 2004 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Acura | Nissan |
| Model | TSX | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1952 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |
