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Honda Accord vs Acura TSX

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What is this discussion about? Honda Accord, Acura TSX, Sedan

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#620 of 661 Re: '04 vs '04 [loi177] by jfool

May 15, 2008 (10:45 pm)

Replying to: loi177 (May 15, 2008 10:03 pm)
Nice sales pitch

#621 of 661 Re: '04 vs '04 [loi177] by thegraduate

May 16, 2008 (7:10 am)

Replying to: loi177 (May 15, 2008 10:03 pm)
Go with TSX it has all the power when you revive the engine.
 
If the engine has to be revived you might want to try a different one.
 
The TSX accelerates similarly to a 4-cylinder Accord. Not that that is a bad thing, but if I'm getting V6 economy, I want V6 torque and power. Me? I drive a 4-cylinder Accord; it gets better mileage than the TSX, and on regular.
 
If you like the TSX and how it accelerates, I'd try a 4-cylinder Accord as well; you'll save money upfront and on fuel.

#622 of 661 Re: '04 vs '04 [loi177] by elroy5

May 16, 2008 (3:07 pm)

Replying to: loi177 (May 15, 2008 10:03 pm)
To me, Acura cars are for people who value "Entry Luxury" amenities, or the looks of Acura cars. Other than those two points, a Honda is a better deal.

#623 of 661 Re: '04 vs '04 [elroy5] by thegraduate

May 16, 2008 (3:59 pm)

Replying to: elroy5 (May 16, 2008 3:07 pm)
I'd say its close to a tie on styling (in my eyes) between the '04 Accord Coupe and '04 TSX, although the nod probably goes to the TSX in the end. The Coupe looks sportier, but the TSX has a cohesive, elegant style that the Accord doesn't; the Accord being a coupe gives it some help, but doesn't win out overall, to me.
 

 

#624 of 661 Tsx VS Accord by sandman46

May 16, 2008 (5:42 pm)

The Accord coupe looks bloated next to the TSX actually. The '04 I saw at the Honda store last week was a black/black car and was realllllly nice, leather felt real soft though neglected a bit. If the wife wouldn't have killed me it would be in my side of the garage right now. But the frugal side of me brought me back to reality real fast as I'm real happy with my '06 Civic. But just for awhile that TSX would've been fun.
Better to save the $ for the kids cars later this year. Have set aside about $30k for that big purchase, as they will both need econocars as their 1st cars especially with the gas prices rising almost daily.
 
The Sandman

#625 of 661 Re: '04 vs '04 [thegraduate] by elroy5

May 16, 2008 (6:01 pm)

Replying to: thegraduate (May 16, 2008 3:59 pm)
I would rank the Accord between the two Acuras. TSX below, and the TL above the Accord. I would consider the TSX above the Civic though. Isn't that how they are priced? Acura doesn't have the RSX for sale here (US) anymore, does it?

#626 of 661 TSX Gas Use by packer3

May 16, 2008 (6:12 pm)

My neighbor has the TSX he started with the prem. switched over to reg. when the prices went up, he puts regular in it now and he said there is not much of a difference in performance or mileage. The knock sensors will take care of the rest.

#627 of 661 Re: '04 vs '04 [thegraduate] by loi177

May 18, 2008 (12:36 pm)

Replying to: thegraduate (May 16, 2008 7:10 am)
TSX has 200hp engine with better aerodynamics drag of 0.26. how is 4 cylinder accord with 160hp can match it. Accord lacks the quality of 3 stage paint of TSX. A nice 04 in CPO TSX is far better than 04 Accord.

#628 of 661 Re: '04 vs '04 [loi177] by thegraduate

May 18, 2008 (1:34 pm)

Replying to: loi177 (May 18, 2008 12:36 pm)
how is 4 cylinder accord with 160hp can match it.
 
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.

#629 of 661 Re: '04 vs '04 [thegraduate] by loi177

May 19, 2008 (5:38 pm)

Replying to: thegraduate (May 18, 2008 1:34 pm)
so how is navigation system in 04 Accord. does it have HID lights, climate control, traction control, power seat, NVH levels, etc. how is performance 0-100 mile? lateral accelaration.60mph is too short to judge perofrmance. TSX shape will endure for long time. i can drive at 90mph at 3000rpm with 5AT and still get 28mpg on 06 TSX. TSX is heavier car but once it gets upto speed. it is very refined crusier.

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