2009 Acura TSX vs. 2009 Honda Pilot
To start off, both 2009 Acura TSX and 2009 Honda Pilot were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2009 Acura TSX. (198 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura TSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 103 kg more than 2009 Acura TSX. 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 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura TSX. (170 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Acura TSX | 2009 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Acura | Honda |
Model | TSX | Pilot |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1852 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.6 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 79 L |