2009 Acura TSX vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2009 Acura TSX and 2009 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2009 Acura TSX and 2009 Honda Accord are equipped with a 2,354 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura TSX (201 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (177 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura TSX should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Acura TSX weights approximately 594 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Acura TSX (231 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Acura TSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Acura TSX | 2009 Honda Accord | |
Make | Acura | Honda |
Model | TSX | Accord |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |