2006 Acura TSX vs. 2006 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, both 2006 Acura TSX and 2006 Chevrolet Suburban were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban (282 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2006 Acura TSX. (205 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2006 Acura TSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 800 kg more than 2006 Acura TSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Chevrolet Suburban. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Acura TSX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura TSX. (222 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Acura TSX | 2006 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
Model | TSX | Suburban |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 5328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 117 L |