2006 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Acura TSX
To start off, 2012 Acura TSX is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,818 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2012 Acura TSX. (201 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 Acura TSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Acura TSX weights approximately 119 kg more than 2006 Porsche 911.
Because 2006 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Acura TSX. (230 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Porsche 911 | 2012 Acura TSX | |
| Make | Porsche | Acura |
| Model | 911 | TSX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3818 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1839 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2708 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 70 L |
