2009 Acura TSX vs. 2012 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Acura TSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Acura TSX would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sequoia (310 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2009 Acura TSX. (198 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura TSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 723 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.
Because 2012 Toyota Sequoia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Acura TSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sequoia will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Toyota Sequoia (443 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura TSX. (170 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura TSX | 2012 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | TSX | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 443 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1852 kg | 2575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1956 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3099 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
