2007 Acura TSX vs. 2010 Lexus IS
To start off, 2010 Lexus IS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Acura TSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Acura TSX would be higher. At 2,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura TSX (205 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2010 Lexus IS. (204 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura TSX should accelerate faster than 2010 Lexus IS.
Because 2010 Lexus IS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Acura TSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Lexus IS 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, 2010 Lexus IS (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Acura TSX. (222 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura TSX | 2010 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Acura | Lexus |
| Model | TSX | IS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2731 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |
