2005 Acura TSX vs. 2004 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2005 Acura TSX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Camry would be higher. Both 2005 Acura TSX and 2004 Toyota Camry are equipped with a 2,360 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura TSX (200 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Camry. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura TSX should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura TSX weights approximately 80 kg more than 2004 Toyota Camry. 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, 2005 Acura TSX (225 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Camry. (220 Nm). This means 2005 Acura TSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura TSX | 2004 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | TSX | Camry |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
