2005 Acura TSX vs. 2005 Nissan Armada
To start off, both 2005 Acura TSX and 2005 Nissan Armada were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2005 Acura TSX. (200 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura TSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Armada weights approximately 844 kg more than 2005 Acura TSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura TSX. (225 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura TSX | 2005 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Acura | Nissan |
| Model | TSX | Armada |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 98.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 106 L |
