2009 Acura TSX vs. 2009 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, both 2009 Acura TSX and 2009 Chevrolet Impala were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Impala (234 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2009 Acura TSX. (201 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura TSX.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Chevrolet Impala (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura TSX. (231 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura TSX | 2009 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
| Model | TSX | Impala |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 234 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
