2001 Acura RL vs. 2006 BMW 325
To start off, 2006 BMW 325 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Acura RL would be higher. At 3,472 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2001 Acura RL. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2001 Acura RL.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Acura RL (304 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 325. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2001 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura RL | 2006 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | RL | 325 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3472 cc | 2997 cc |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |
