2009 Acura TSX vs. 2009 BMW 650

To start off, both 2009 Acura TSX and 2009 BMW 650 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2009 Acura TSX. (201 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura TSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Acura TSX weights approximately 462 kg more than 2009 BMW 650.

Because 2009 BMW 650 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 650. 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 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura TSX. (231 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura TSX.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Acura TSX 2009 BMW 650
Make Acura BMW
Model TSX 650
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2354 cc 4799 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 201 HP 362 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 231 Nm 490 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 3400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1788 kg 1326 kg
Vehicle Length 4730 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1380 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1860 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2790 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.4 L/100km 10.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L


 

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