2012 Acura MDX vs. 2012 Acura TSX
To start off, both 2012 Acura MDX and 2012 Acura TSX were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2012 Acura TSX. (201 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2012 Acura TSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Acura MDX weights approximately 490 kg more than 2012 Acura TSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Acura MDX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Acura TSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Acura MDX 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, 2012 Acura MDX (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Acura TSX. (230 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Acura TSX.
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2012 Acura MDX | 2012 Acura TSX | |
Make | Acura | Acura |
Model | MDX | TSX |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2064 kg | 1574 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4867 mm | 4714 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 1839 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1438 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2708 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 70 L |