2007 BMW 523 vs. 2007 Acura CSX
To start off, both 2007 BMW 523 and 2007 Acura CSX were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Acura CSX. (155 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 2007 Acura CSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 523 weights approximately 177 kg more than 2007 Acura CSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 BMW 523 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 2007 BMW 523. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Acura CSX, 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, 2007 BMW 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Acura CSX. (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Acura CSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 523 | 2007 Acura CSX | |
| Make | BMW | Acura |
| Model | 523 | CSX |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1313 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4544 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1752 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2700 mm |
