2007 Honda Element vs. 2012 Acura TSX
To start off, 2012 Acura TSX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Element would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Acura TSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Acura TSX (201 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2007 Honda Element. (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Acura TSX should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 376 kg more than 2012 Acura TSX.
Because 2007 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Acura TSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element 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, 2012 Acura TSX (230 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Acura TSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Element | 2012 Acura TSX | |
| Make | Honda | Acura |
| Model | Element | TSX |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1839 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2708 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
