2010 Acura TSX vs. 2010 Infiniti FX

To start off, both 2010 Acura TSX and 2010 Infiniti FX were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Infiniti FX (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2010 Acura TSX. (201 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2010 Acura TSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Infiniti FX weights approximately 177 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 Infiniti FX 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 2010 Infiniti FX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Acura TSX, 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, 2010 Infiniti FX (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Acura TSX. (233 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Acura TSX. 2010 Infiniti FX 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 Infiniti FX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2010 Acura TSX 2010 Infiniti FX
Make Acura Infiniti
Model TSX FX
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Sedan Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2400 cc 3496 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 201 HP 303 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 233 Nm 355 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 4800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1542 kg 1719 kg
Vehicle Length 4714 mm 4870 mm
Vehicle Width 1839 mm 1930 mm
Vehicle Height 1438 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase Size 2708 mm 2890 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.4 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.8 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 90 L


 

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