1999 Fiat Ulysse vs. 1999 Acura TL
To start off, both 1999 Fiat Ulysse and 1999 Acura TL were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Acura TL (226 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Ulysse. (122 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Ulysse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Acura TL weights approximately 65 kg more than 1999 Fiat Ulysse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Acura TL (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Ulysse. (173 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1999 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Ulysse. 1999 Acura TL has automatic transmission and 1999 Fiat Ulysse has manual transmission. 1999 Fiat Ulysse will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Acura TL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Ulysse | 1999 Acura TL | |
| Make | Fiat | Acura |
| Model | Ulysse | TL |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2650 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2750 mm |
