2000 Acura TL vs. 2007 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2007 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 7 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 85 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (141 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 109 kg more than 2000 Acura TL.
Because 2007 Nissan Hardbody is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Nissan Hardbody. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Acura TL, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Nissan Hardbody (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura TL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Hardbody will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura TL. 2000 Acura TL has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan Hardbody has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan Hardbody will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Acura TL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura TL | 2007 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | Acura | Nissan |
| Model | TL | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 90 L |
