2013 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2013 Acura TSX
To start off, both 2013 Honda Ridgeline 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2013 Acura TSX. (201 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2013 Acura TSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 473 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 Honda Ridgeline 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 Honda Ridgeline 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 Honda Ridgeline (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Acura TSX. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Honda Ridgeline | 2013 Acura TSX | |
| Make | Honda | Acura |
| Model | Ridgeline | TSX |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2047 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5255 mm | 4714 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1976 mm | 1839 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1786 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2708 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |
