2000 Acura RL vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 7 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, 2000 Acura RL (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Acura RL weights approximately 153 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. 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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. (240 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2000 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura RL | 2007 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Acura | Volkswagen |
| Model | RL | Touran |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3472 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1522 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
