2013 Acura TSX vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, both 2013 Acura TSX and 2013 BMW 1 Series 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 49 more horse power than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (227 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Acura TSX should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 1 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Acura TSX weights approximately 119 kg more than 2013 BMW 1 Series. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW 1 Series 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 BMW 1 Series. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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 Acura TSX (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2013 Acura TSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 1 Series. 2013 Acura TSX has automatic transmission and 2013 BMW 1 Series has manual transmission. 2013 BMW 1 Series will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Acura TSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Acura TSX | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | TSX | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2 | 10.7 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1574 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4714 mm | 4373 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1839 mm | 1919 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1438 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2708 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |
