2009 Acura TSX vs. 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Acura TSX is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura TSX (201 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser. (153 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura TSX should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 112 kg more than 2009 Acura TSX.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura TSX. (231 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura TSX | 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | TSX | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2740 mm |
