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Sedans Honda Accord Honda Accord vs Acura TSX
661 messages, Last post on Aug 20, 2008 at 5:51 AM
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Replying to: loi177 (May 18, 2008 11:36 am) Incidentally, if we use C&D as a measuring stick (using numbers from one source helps minimize launch differences), the 2004 TSX with a stick-shift accelerated from 0-60 in 7.2-7.5 seconds, depending on which test you prefer to go by. Car and Driver measured a 2007 2.4L Accord with a stick shift doing the 0-60 in 7.2 seconds. I use the 2006-2007 Accords for my measuring stick because that's what I drive, and that's what I have compared firsthand. Thus, I stand behind my initial statement. What the TSX does not have is more usable torque than the 4-cyl Accord. Around town, they feel similar. With an automatic, especially. When driving as normal folks do, I could tell little difference between a 2004 TSX Auto and my 2006 Accord Auto (166hp). Horsepower and torque peaks come higher-in the RPM range, meaning while you have to rev the sweet 2.4 to get the power, it isn't as readily available back below the stratusphere where most people drive (below 6,000 RPM). Here's a quote from Car and Driver's Road Test of the 2004 Acura TSX. the TSX mill doesn't deliver much grunt below 3000 rpm, but as the tachometer creeps toward peak torque, the engine pulls strongly to 6000 rpm, at which point the cam profiles go long for the 1100-rpm sprint to the redline. The TSX is heavier for a smaller car as well, actually weighing a little more than the last 4-cylinder Automatic Accord (Gen VII, which we have been talking about here) tested in Car and Driver. Accord lacks the quality of 3 stage paint of TSX. Nobody mentioned paint, but ok. 
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Replying to: thegraduate (May 18, 2008 12:34 pm) |
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Replying to: loi177 (May 19, 2008 4:38 pm) |
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Replying to: loi177 (May 19, 2008 4:38 pm) so how is navigation system in 04 Accord. does it have HID lights Navi system? Its optional, just like the TSX. It's quite nice, and voice activated. The dual-climate control is nice in models so-equipped, as is the smoother ride. Nope, doesn't have HIDs, but the 4-cyl model doesn't cost $29k new, either, as does a TSX. I don't drive sustained at 90 MPH all day long (something about wanting to keep my drivers license...  ), so 0-60 is plenty of measure for me for knowing how a car is going to do from the red light at the bottom of the on-ramp up to the merging lane. If 0-100 is important to you, you should really look at a V6; it'll blow the doors off of mine and your Honda 2.4L engine. Not sure where traffic moves that fast though. I never knocked the TSX features (which ought to be better than the Accord since it costs as much as a loaded V6 Accord when new), but I still stand by my claim that my 4-cyl Accord is just as fast as the TSX. They aren't drag racers, they are family cars. It's not a big deal buddy. Actually, that was my only statement, which seems to have brought on the defensive. It wasn't my objective. TSX is heavier car but once it gets upto speed. it is very refined crusier. As is the Accord; the nicer ride (a lil less sporty than the TSX) makes my regular 300 mile highway trips a nice one. My car doesn't see track duty, so the balance of comfort and sport works for me.
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Replying to: thegraduate (May 19, 2008 6:09 pm)
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Replying to: loi177 (May 19, 2008 7:48 pm) And, if the 04 TSX costs more upfront, it will cost more used as well, unless the resale value isn't as good as the Accord's is. Which is it? I heard ya the first time about the paint, although my 1996 Accord looks great after a life outside over 180k miles. I doubt most people keep their cars that long (I still have mine and drive it reguarly), but if they do, their Accord will be looking just fine. More standard features, more $.
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Replying to: thegraduate (May 19, 2008 6:09 pm)  . . . . . or can they 
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Replying to: bug4 (May 20, 2008 9:10 am) As for me, once or twice a year over 90 MPH is plenty. |
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Replying to: thegraduate (May 19, 2008 8:12 pm)
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Replying to: loi177 (May 21, 2008 9:43 pm) Yes, it does. some time u have to go below 60mph and some time acclerate to 90mph. TSX excess power and aerodymanics allow it and still manage to get over 28mpg. Which the Accord can do just fine, and get better mileage in the process. |
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