2000 Acura RL vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 9 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 65 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Acura RL weights approximately 187 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. 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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2000 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura RL | 2009 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Acura | Honda |
| Model | RL | Civic |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3472 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
