1999 Acura TL vs. 2013 Honda Crosstour
To start off, 2013 Honda Crosstour is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Acura TL would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Crosstour (274 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1999 Acura TL. (226 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour should accelerate faster than 1999 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Crosstour weights approximately 270 kg more than 1999 Acura TL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Honda Crosstour is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour 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 Honda Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Acura TL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Acura TL | 2013 Honda Crosstour | |
| Make | Acura | Honda |
| Model | TL | Crosstour |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5 : 1 |
| 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 | 1575 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1898 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
