2013 Acura MDX vs. 2013 Acura TSX
To start off, both 2013 Acura MDX and 2013 Acura TSX were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2013 Acura TSX. (201 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2013 Acura TSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Acura MDX weights approximately 495 kg more than 2013 Acura TSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Acura MDX (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Acura TSX. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Acura MDX | 2013 Acura TSX | |
| Make | Acura | Acura |
| Model | MDX | TSX |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| 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 | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2 | 11 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2069 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4867 mm | 4714 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2238 mm | 1839 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1733 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2708 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 70 L |
