2010 Acura TSX vs. 2012 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2012 Toyota Highlander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Acura TSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Acura TSX would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Acura TSX (201 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Highlander. (187 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Acura TSX should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 248 kg more than 2010 Acura TSX.
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, 2012 Toyota Highlander (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Acura TSX. (233 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Acura TSX. 2012 Toyota Highlander 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. 2012 Toyota Highlander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Acura TSX | 2012 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | TSX | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4714 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1839 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1438 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2708 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 73 L |
