2001 Acura CL vs. 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
To start off, both 2001 Acura CL and 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,354 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura CL (225 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. (180 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Acura CL weights approximately 8 kg more than 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Acura CL (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. (277 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Acura CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Acura CL | 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | |
Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
Model | CL | Monte Carlo |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 3354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 277 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1572 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |