1997 Acura EL vs. 2012 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2012 Toyota Hilux is newer by 15 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. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Hilux (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1997 Acura EL. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1997 Acura EL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 605 kg more than 1997 Acura EL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Toyota Hilux is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Toyota Hilux. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Acura EL, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Toyota Hilux (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Acura EL. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Acura EL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Acura EL | 2012 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | EL | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1079 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4478 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1704 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1394 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 3090 mm |
