2004 Acura TSX vs. 2004 Peugeot 406
To start off, both 2004 Acura TSX and 2004 Peugeot 406 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Peugeot 406 (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2004 Acura TSX. (200 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 2004 Acura TSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 60 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.
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 Peugeot 406 (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura TSX. (225 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura TSX | 2004 Peugeot 406 | |
| Make | Acura | Peugeot |
| Model | TSX | 406 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
