2001 Acura CL vs. 1997 Subaru SVX
To start off, 2001 Acura CL is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Subaru SVX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Subaru SVX would be higher. At 3,318 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Subaru SVX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura CL (225 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1997 Subaru SVX. (217 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 1997 Subaru SVX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Subaru SVX weights approximately 40 kg more than 2001 Acura CL.
Because 1997 Subaru SVX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Acura CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Subaru SVX 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, 1997 Subaru SVX (301 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura CL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1997 Subaru SVX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura CL | 1997 Subaru SVX | |
| Make | Acura | Subaru |
| Model | CL | SVX |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 3318 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2620 mm |
