1999 Acura RL vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2013 Toyota Highlander is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Acura RL would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Highlander (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1999 Acura RL. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1999 Acura RL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 285 kg more than 1999 Acura RL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Highlander is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Acura RL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Highlander 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, 2013 Toyota Highlander (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Acura RL. (304 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Acura RL | 2013 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | RL | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3472 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 73 L |
