2012 Acura TSX vs. 2012 Acura ZDX
To start off, both 2012 Acura TSX and 2012 Acura ZDX 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 ZDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Acura ZDX (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2012 Acura TSX. (201 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Acura ZDX should accelerate faster than 2012 Acura TSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Acura ZDX weights approximately 433 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 ZDX 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 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, 2012 Acura ZDX (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Acura TSX. (230 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Acura ZDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Acura TSX.
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2012 Acura TSX | 2012 Acura ZDX | |
Make | Acura | Acura |
Model | TSX | ZDX |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
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 | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1574 kg | 2007 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 |