2005 Acura TSX vs. 2006 Honda Accord
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Acura TSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Acura TSX would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura TSX (200 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2006 Honda Accord. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura TSX should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 24 kg more than 2005 Acura TSX.
Because 2006 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Acura TSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord 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, 2005 Acura TSX (225 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Acura TSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Acura TSX | 2006 Honda Accord | |
Make | Acura | Honda |
Model | TSX | Accord |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2352 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 | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1524 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 65 L |