2009 Acura TSX vs. 2013 Infiniti M
To start off, 2013 Infiniti M is newer by 4 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 3,696 cc (24 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti M (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 2009 Acura TSX. (201 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura TSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti M weights approximately 93 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 2013 Infiniti M is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Acura TSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti M 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, 2013 Infiniti M (565 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura TSX. (231 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura TSX | 2013 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Acura | Infiniti |
| Model | TSX | M |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 24 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1845 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1515 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
