2000 Acura RL vs. 2004 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2004 Toyota 4Runner 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 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota 4Runner (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2000 Acura RL. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2000 Acura RL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 164 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 Toyota 4Runner (383 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura RL. (304 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura RL | 2004 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | RL | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3472 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 95 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1839 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 87 L |
