2007 Acura TSX vs. 1990 Porsche Pan Americana
To start off, 2007 Acura TSX is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche Pan Americana would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche Pan Americana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2007 Acura TSX. (205 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana should accelerate faster than 2007 Acura TSX.
Because 1990 Porsche Pan Americana 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 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Acura TSX. (222 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche Pan Americana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura TSX | 1990 Porsche Pan Americana | |
| Make | Acura | Porsche |
| Model | TSX | Pan Americana |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2398 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2280 mm |
