2011 Acura TSX vs. 2010 Acura ZDX
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 ZDX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Acura ZDX would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Acura ZDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Acura ZDX (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2011 Acura TSX. (201 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Acura ZDX should accelerate faster than 2011 Acura TSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Acura ZDX weights approximately 426 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 ZDX 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 ZDX 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 ZDX (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Acura TSX. (230 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Acura ZDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Acura TSX | 2010 Acura ZDX | |
| Make | Acura | Acura |
| Model | TSX | ZDX |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1574 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4714 mm | 4887 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1839 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1438 mm | 1595 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2708 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 79 L |
