2000 Acura RL vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2004 Nissan Frontier is newer by 4 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 3,472 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Frontier (210 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2000 Acura RL. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2000 Acura RL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 156 kg more than 2000 Acura RL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan Frontier (334 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura RL. (304 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura RL | 2004 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Acura | Nissan |
| Model | RL | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3472 cc | 3278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1831 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 73 L |
