2000 Acura TL vs. 2013 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2013 Nissan Titan is newer by 13 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Titan (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2000 Acura TL. (226 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2000 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Titan weights approximately 855 kg more than 2000 Acura TL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Nissan Titan 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, 2013 Nissan Titan 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, 2013 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura TL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura TL | 2013 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Acura | Nissan |
| Model | TL | Titan |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2019 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1946 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 106 L |
