2001 Acura RL vs. 2001 Audi TT
To start off, both 2001 Acura RL and 2001 Audi TT were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,472 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura RL (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2001 Audi TT. (161 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2001 Audi TT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Acura RL weights approximately 365 kg more than 2001 Audi TT. 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 RL (304 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Audi TT. (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2001 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Audi TT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura RL | 2001 Audi TT | |
| Make | Acura | Audi |
| Model | RL | TT |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3472 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
