2001 Acura CL vs. 2004 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2004 Toyota Soarer is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Acura CL would be higher. At 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Soarer (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2001 Acura CL. (225 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 2001 Acura CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 150 kg more than 2001 Acura CL. 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, 2004 Toyota Soarer (430 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura CL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura CL | 2004 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | CL | Soarer |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2630 mm |
