2000 Acura RL vs. 2010 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, 2010 Hyundai Sonata is newer by 10 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, 2010 Hyundai Sonata (249 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2000 Acura RL. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 2000 Acura RL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Acura RL weights approximately 90 kg more than 2010 Hyundai Sonata.
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, 2010 Hyundai Sonata (310 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura RL. (304 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Hyundai Sonata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura RL | 2010 Hyundai Sonata | |
| Make | Acura | Hyundai |
| Model | RL | Sonata |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3472 cc | 3300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 249 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| 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 | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4798 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1831 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2728 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 67 L |
