2001 Acura CL vs. 2012 Audi Q7
To start off, 2012 Audi Q7 is newer by 11 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 5,394 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi Q7 (493 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 2001 Acura CL. (225 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2001 Acura CL.
Because 2012 Audi Q7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Acura CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q7 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, 2012 Audi Q7 (1,000 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 706 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura CL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Acura CL | 2012 Audi Q7 | |
Make | Acura | Audi |
Model | CL | Q7 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 5394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 1000 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5088 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1737 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3002 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 100 L |