2008 Acura TSX vs. 2008 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2008 Acura TSX and 2008 Toyota Highlander were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,311 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Highlander (209 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2008 Acura TSX. (205 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2008 Acura TSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 56 kg more than 2008 Acura TSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Toyota Highlander (287 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Acura TSX. (222 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Acura TSX | 2008 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Acura | Toyota |
Model | TSX | Highlander |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2352 cc | 3311 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |