TSX performance vs Camry V6
#41
Instructor
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Age: 54
Posts: 148
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by 1SICKLEX
So domn, the 2 Accords swapped interiors in different markets?
So domn, the 2 Accords swapped interiors in different markets?
http://www.acura-tsx.com/forums/show...&highlight=JDM
Not a big deal, but this, and a few of tweeks under the skin amount to more than just re-badging.
Does the JDM/Euro Accord have the same sway bars (Not sure, but I don't think so...)?
#43
Audi Driving Snob
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: San Diego
Posts: 2,694
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
THere are some slight differences
Safety -- According ot acura engineers during a chat before the tsx was release dthere are some additional door beams + bracing her in NA. Could be BS..dunno.
Suspension -- supposedly slightly firmer in NA. 17" wheels + tires. Higher ride height by about 1" in N.A.
Tranmission -- slightly more aggresive gear ratios in both the AT and MT.
Engine -- Significant improvement here. Only rated 13 horses and 5lb ft better in NA but the torque curve is vastly superior. Attached below is a picture of the torque curve from the euro accord S. Ramps up much higher in the rpm band and falls of much faster. True it's not a user dyno but looks vastly different even from acura's dyno here in the states.
acura mfr torque curve.
Safety -- According ot acura engineers during a chat before the tsx was release dthere are some additional door beams + bracing her in NA. Could be BS..dunno.
Suspension -- supposedly slightly firmer in NA. 17" wheels + tires. Higher ride height by about 1" in N.A.
Tranmission -- slightly more aggresive gear ratios in both the AT and MT.
Engine -- Significant improvement here. Only rated 13 horses and 5lb ft better in NA but the torque curve is vastly superior. Attached below is a picture of the torque curve from the euro accord S. Ramps up much higher in the rpm band and falls of much faster. True it's not a user dyno but looks vastly different even from acura's dyno here in the states.
acura mfr torque curve.
#44
Banned
Originally posted by 1SICKLEX
It has won every comparison it has been in EVO. But it DOES not battle the BMWs, Benzs over there in the comparisons but Toyotas, Peugots, MGs etc.
It has won every comparison it has been in EVO. But it DOES not battle the BMWs, Benzs over there in the comparisons but Toyotas, Peugots, MGs etc.
#45
10th Gear
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Ventura, CA
Age: 61
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I spent $30K on an Accord??
Well this is truely depressing. If the TSX is mearly a rebaged version of a European Accord, I spent too much. And yes it was really close to $30K, after taxes and fees. Who was so smart to bring this up anyway. Why does Europe have better made Hondas? Does anyone know what a high end (EX) Accord goes for over there?
#46
Re: I spent $30K on an Accord??
Originally posted by freakofgibralter
Well this is truely depressing. If the TSX is mearly a rebaged version of a European Accord, I spent too much. And yes it was really close to $30K, after taxes and fees. Who was so smart to bring this up anyway. Why does Europe have better made Hondas? Does anyone know what a high end (EX) Accord goes for over there?
Well this is truely depressing. If the TSX is mearly a rebaged version of a European Accord, I spent too much. And yes it was really close to $30K, after taxes and fees. Who was so smart to bring this up anyway. Why does Europe have better made Hondas? Does anyone know what a high end (EX) Accord goes for over there?
#47
Re: I spent $30K on an Accord??
Originally posted by freakofgibralter
....Why does Europe have better made Hondas?....
....Why does Europe have better made Hondas?....
Actually, they're going to release the US Accord over in Japan as a higher-end model. It'll be called the "Inspire", and it'll feature the interior from the TSX (the euro/jap Accord has the US Accord interior). Confused yet? Good. You still have nice car.
#49
Originally posted by darth62
How do you know this? Have you spent much time in the Euro Accord?
How do you know this? Have you spent much time in the Euro Accord?
#51
I was in Italy for 15 days and came back last week. I think I saw maybe 5 Hondas during the whole time, and they were not the Accord. Let me put it this way: a TSX, BMW 32x, Merc C, etc. are rather LARGE cars in Italy (heck, a VW Bug is actually on the large side). In fact, you'd have to be a little crazy to try and pilot anything larger on those roads and in those towns (except for Rome, perhaps). I loved Italy - I saw no more than 3 SUVs the whole time (Land Rovers)!! The Mini Cooper is the absolute perfect car for Italy. Never saw a Ferrari or other exotics unfortunately :-(
#52
Not an Ashtray
That is the way it was in Spain, with all those narrow medieval cities. I was there for a month over the summer, and probably saw only one or two Hondas the whole time.
But, in the UK, Honda is more common.
But, in the UK, Honda is more common.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
IBankMouse
1G TSX (2004-2008)
8
06-13-2020 12:53 PM
joflewbyu2
5G TLX (2015-2020)
139
10-08-2015 11:16 AM
ExcelerateRep
Sponsored Sales & Group Buys
0
09-22-2015 10:39 AM