2000 Acura RL vs. 2000 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2000 Acura RL and 2000 Toyota Yaris 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 141 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Yaris. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Acura RL weights approximately 845 kg more than 2000 Toyota Yaris. 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 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Yaris. (88 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2000 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Yaris. 2000 Acura RL has automatic transmission and 2000 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2000 Toyota Yaris 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 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | RL | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3472 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 66.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
