2009 BMW 120 vs. 2009 Acura CSX
To start off, both 2009 BMW 120 and 2009 Acura CSX were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Acura CSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 Acura CSX. (155 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura CSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Acura CSX weights approximately 17 kg more than 2009 BMW 120.
Because 2009 BMW 120 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 BMW 120. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Acura CSX, 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 BMW 120 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura CSX. (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura CSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 120 | 2009 Acura CSX | |
| Make | BMW | Acura |
| Model | 120 | CSX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1343 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4544 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1752 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2700 mm |
