2005 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Acura TSX
To start off, 2013 Acura TSX is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (240 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2013 Acura TSX. (201 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2013 Acura TSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Acura TSX weights approximately 93 kg more than 2005 Honda Accord.
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 Honda Accord (287 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Acura TSX. (230 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Accord | 2013 Acura TSX | |
| Make | Honda | Acura |
| Model | Accord | TSX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1481 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4714 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1839 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2708 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
