2008 Acura TSX vs. 2012 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2012 Nissan Navara is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Acura TSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Acura TSX would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura TSX (205 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura TSX should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Navara weights approximately 582 kg more than 2008 Acura TSX.
Because 2012 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Acura TSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Navara 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 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Acura TSX. (222 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Acura TSX. 2012 Nissan Navara 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. 2012 Nissan Navara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Acura TSX | 2012 Nissan Navara | |
Make | Acura | Nissan |
Model | TSX | Navara |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |