2001 Acura RL vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Toyota Corolla is newer by 8 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, 2001 Acura RL (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Corolla. 2001 Acura RL has automatic transmission and 2009 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2009 Toyota Corolla 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 | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Acura | Toyota |
Model | RL | Corolla |
Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
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 | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 16.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |