2008 Acura TSX vs. 2008 Toyota Venza
To start off, both 2008 Acura TSX and 2008 Toyota Venza were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2008 Acura TSX. (205 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2008 Acura TSX.
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 Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Acura TSX. (222 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Acura TSX. 2008 Toyota Venza has automatic transmission and 2008 Acura TSX has manual transmission. 2008 Acura TSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura TSX | 2008 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | TSX | Venza |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 67 L |
