2000 Acura RL vs. 2008 Toyota Tazz

To start off, 2008 Toyota Tazz is newer by 8 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Acura RL weights approximately 731 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tazz.

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 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Tazz. (104 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Tazz. 2000 Acura RL has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Tazz has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Tazz 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 2008 Toyota Tazz
Make Acura Toyota
Model RL Tazz
Year Released 2000 2008
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3472 cc 1296 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 205 HP 0 HP
Torque 304 Nm 104 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90 mm 73 mm
Engine Stroke Size 91 mm 77.4 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1675 kg 944 kg
Vehicle Length 5000 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2920 mm 2440 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 60 L


 

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