2000 Acura RL vs. 2001 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2001 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Acura RL would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura RL (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2001 Lincoln Town Car. (202 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2001 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 94 kg more than 2000 Acura RL.
Because 2001 Lincoln Town Car is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Acura RL, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura RL. (304 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Acura RL | 2001 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Acura | Lincoln |
Model | RL | Town Car |
Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3472 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1769 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 85 L |