2005 Acura TSX vs. 1999 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2005 Acura TSX is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Volkswagen Sharan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Volkswagen Sharan would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Acura TSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura TSX (200 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1999 Volkswagen Sharan. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura TSX should accelerate faster than 1999 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 210 kg more than 2005 Acura TSX.
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, 2005 Acura TSX (225 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volkswagen Sharan. (170 Nm). This means 2005 Acura TSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura TSX | 1999 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Acura | Volkswagen |
| Model | TSX | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |
