2007 Acura TSX vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Acura TSX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Acura TSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura TSX (205 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura TSX should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic.
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, 2007 Acura TSX (222 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Acura TSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura TSX | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Acura | Honda |
| Model | TSX | Civic |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2398 cc | 1668 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |
