1997 Acura RL vs. 2005 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2005 Nissan Pickup is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Acura RL would be higher. At 3,472 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Acura RL (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Pickup. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 447 kg more than 1997 Acura RL.
Because 2005 Nissan Pickup is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Acura RL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pickup will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Nissan Pickup (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Acura RL. (304 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Acura RL | 2005 Nissan Pickup | |
| Make | Acura | Nissan |
| Model | RL | Pickup |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3472 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 2122 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
