1997 Acura EL vs. 1998 Acura EL
To start off, 1998 Acura EL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Acura EL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Acura EL would be higher. Both 1997 Acura EL and 1998 Acura EL are equipped with a 1,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 127 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, both vehicles can yield 145 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1997 Acura EL | 1998 Acura EL | |
Make | Acura | Acura |
Model | EL | EL |
Year Released | 1997 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1079 kg | 1079 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4478 mm | 4478 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1704 mm | 1704 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1394 mm | 1394 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2619 mm |