2013 Acura TSX vs. 2013 Dodge JOURNEY
To start off, both 2013 Acura TSX and 2013 Dodge JOURNEY were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Dodge JOURNEY is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge JOURNEY (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2013 Acura TSX. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge JOURNEY should accelerate faster than 2013 Acura TSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge JOURNEY weights approximately 269 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.
Because 2013 Dodge JOURNEY 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 Dodge JOURNEY 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 Dodge JOURNEY (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Acura TSX. (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge JOURNEY will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Acura TSX | 2013 Dodge JOURNEY | |
| Make | Acura | Dodge |
| Model | TSX | JOURNEY |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1574 kg | 1843 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4714 mm | 4888 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1839 mm | 2127 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1438 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2708 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 78 L |
