2009 Acura TSX vs. 2009 Audi S6
To start off, both 2009 Acura TSX and 2009 Audi S6 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Audi S6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi S6 (435 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 2009 Acura TSX. (201 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura TSX.
Because 2009 Audi S6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Acura TSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi S6 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, 2009 Audi S6 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura TSX. (231 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Audi S6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura TSX | 2009 Audi S6 | |
| Make | Acura | Audi |
| Model | TSX | S6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 5204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 16.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
