2000 Acura TL vs. 2004 Vauxhall Frontera
To start off, 2004 Vauxhall Frontera is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Acura TL would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura TL (226 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2004 Vauxhall Frontera. (202 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2004 Vauxhall Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 245 kg more than 2000 Acura TL.
Because 2004 Vauxhall Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Vauxhall Frontera will offer significantly more control. 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 TL (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Vauxhall Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Vauxhall Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura TL | 2004 Vauxhall Frontera | |
| Make | Acura | Vauxhall |
| Model | TL | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
