2005 Acura RSX vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Acura RSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Acura RSX would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tundra (276 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2005 Acura RSX. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura RSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura RSX weights approximately 176 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2012 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Acura RSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra 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, 2012 Toyota Tundra (424 Nm) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura RSX. (194 Nm). This means 2012 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura RSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura RSX | 2012 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | RSX | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 424 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1256 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 100 L |
