2009 Acura TSX vs. 2009 Nissan 370Z
To start off, both 2009 Acura TSX and 2009 Nissan 370Z were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,697 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan 370Z (327 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2009 Acura TSX. (201 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura TSX.
Because 2009 Nissan 370Z 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 Nissan 370Z. 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 Nissan 370Z (270 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura TSX. (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura TSX | 2009 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Acura | Nissan |
| Model | TSX | 370Z |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
