2001 Acura RL vs. 2001 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2001 Acura RL and 2001 Honda Accord 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 60 more horse power than 2001 Honda Accord. (145 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Acura RL weights approximately 365 kg more than 2001 Honda Accord. 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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Accord. (189 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Accord. 2001 Acura RL has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2001 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Acura RL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Acura RL | 2001 Honda Accord | |
Make | Acura | Honda |
Model | RL | Accord |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3472 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |