2013 Acura TSX vs. 2013 Acura RDX
To start off, both 2013 Acura TSX and 2013 Acura RDX were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Acura TSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Acura TSX (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2013 Acura RDX. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Acura TSX should accelerate faster than 2013 Acura RDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Acura RDX weights approximately 175 kg more than 2013 Acura TSX.
Because 2013 Acura RDX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Acura TSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Acura RDX 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, 2013 Acura TSX (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Acura RDX. (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Acura TSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Acura RDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Acura TSX | 2013 Acura RDX | |
| Make | Acura | Acura |
| Model | TSX | RDX |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1574 kg | 1749 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4714 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1839 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1438 mm | 1678 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2708 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
