2000 Acura RL vs. 2000 Holden Vectra
To start off, both 2000 Acura RL and 2000 Holden Vectra were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,472 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura RL (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2000 Holden Vectra. (140 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2000 Holden Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Acura RL weights approximately 375 kg more than 2000 Holden Vectra. 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, 2000 Acura RL (304 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Holden Vectra. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Holden Vectra. 2000 Acura RL has automatic transmission and 2000 Holden Vectra has manual transmission. 2000 Holden Vectra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Acura RL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura RL | 2000 Holden Vectra | |
| Make | Acura | Holden |
| Model | RL | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3472 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2650 mm |
