2012 Acura TSX vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Acura TSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Acura TSX would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Acura TSX (201 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Acura TSX should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 260 kg more than 2012 Acura TSX.
Because 2013 Toyota Tacoma is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2013 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Acura TSX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Acura TSX. (230 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Acura TSX | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | TSX | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1574 kg | 1834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4806 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1839 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2708 mm | 3246 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 13.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
