2009 Acura TSX vs. 2009 BMW 530
To start off, both 2009 Acura TSX and 2009 BMW 530 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 (216 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2009 Acura TSX. (198 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura TSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Acura TSX weights approximately 532 kg more than 2009 BMW 530.
Because 2009 BMW 530 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 BMW 530. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Acura TSX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura TSX. (170 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura TSX. 2009 Acura TSX has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 530 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 530 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Acura TSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Acura TSX | 2009 BMW 530 | |
Make | Acura | BMW |
Model | TSX | 530 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 480 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1852 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |