2010 Acura RL vs. 2010 Acura TSX
To start off, both 2010 Acura RL 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Acura RL (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2010 Acura TSX. (201 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2010 Acura TSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Acura RL weights approximately 310 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.
Because 2010 Acura RL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Acura TSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Acura RL 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, 2010 Acura RL (367 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Acura TSX. (233 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Acura TSX. 2010 Acura RL 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 RL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Acura RL | 2010 Acura TSX | |
| Make | Acura | Acura |
| Model | RL | TSX |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1852 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4971 mm | 4714 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1847 mm | 1839 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1453 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2799 mm | 2708 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 70 L |
