2005 Acura TSX vs. 2013 Mini Roadster
To start off, 2013 Mini Roadster is newer by 8 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura TSX weights approximately 305 kg more than 2013 Mini Roadster.
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 @ 4500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Roadster. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Acura TSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura TSX | 2013 Mini Roadster | |
| Make | Acura | Mini |
| Model | TSX | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3728 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2467 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |
