2011 Acura TSX vs. 2011 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2011 Acura TSX and 2011 Subaru Outback were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Outback (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2011 Acura TSX. (201 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2011 Acura TSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Outback weights approximately 85 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 Subaru Outback 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, 2011 Subaru Outback 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 Subaru Outback (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Acura TSX. (230 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Acura TSX | 2011 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Acura | Subaru |
Model | TSX | Outback |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1574 kg | 1659 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4714 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1839 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1438 mm | 1669 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2708 mm | 2741 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |