2011 Acura TSX vs. 2011 Jeep Wrangler
To start off, both 2011 Acura TSX and 2011 Jeep Wrangler were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jeep Wrangler (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2011 Acura TSX. (201 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 2011 Acura TSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 288 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 2011 Jeep Wrangler is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Acura TSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Jeep Wrangler 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, 2011 Jeep Wrangler (321 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Acura TSX. (230 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Acura TSX. 2011 Acura TSX has automatic transmission and 2011 Jeep Wrangler has manual transmission. 2011 Jeep Wrangler will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Acura TSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Acura TSX | 2011 Jeep Wrangler | |
| Make | Acura | Jeep |
| Model | TSX | Wrangler |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1574 kg | 1862 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4714 mm | 3881 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1839 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1438 mm | 1826 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2708 mm | 2423 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
