2010 Acura RDX vs. 2010 Acura TSX
To start off, both 2010 Acura RDX and 2010 Acura TSX were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Acura TSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2010 Acura TSX. (201 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 2010 Acura TSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Acura RDX weights approximately 156 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Acura RDX (352 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Acura TSX. (233 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Acura TSX. 2010 Acura RDX has automatic transmission and 2010 Acura TSX has manual transmission. 2010 Acura TSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Acura RDX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Acura RDX | 2010 Acura TSX | |
| Make | Acura | Acura |
| Model | RDX | TSX |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2300 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1698 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4636 mm | 4714 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1869 mm | 1839 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1654 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2708 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
