2010 Acura RL vs. 2011 Acura TSX
To start off, 2011 Acura TSX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Acura RL would be higher. 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 2011 Acura TSX. (201 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2011 Acura TSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Acura RL weights approximately 278 kg more than 2011 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 2011 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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Acura TSX. (230 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Acura RL | 2011 Acura TSX | |
| Make | Acura | Acura |
| Model | RL | TSX |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| 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 | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1852 kg | 1574 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 | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 70 L |
