2006 Acura TSX vs. 2006 Nissan Xterra
To start off, both 2006 Acura TSX and 2006 Nissan Xterra were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Xterra (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2006 Acura TSX. (205 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2006 Acura TSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 80 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 Nissan Xterra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Acura TSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Xterra 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, 2006 Nissan Xterra (386 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura TSX. (222 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Acura TSX | 2006 Nissan Xterra | |
Make | Acura | Nissan |
Model | TSX | Xterra |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |