2001 Acura TL vs. 2001 Nissan Alpha
To start off, both 2001 Acura TL and 2001 Nissan Alpha were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,490 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Nissan Alpha is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Nissan Alpha (301 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2001 Acura TL. (226 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Nissan Alpha should accelerate faster than 2001 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Acura TL weights approximately 290 kg more than 2001 Nissan Alpha.
Because 2001 Nissan Alpha is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Nissan Alpha 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, 2001 Nissan Alpha (359 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura TL. (294 Nm). This means 2001 Nissan Alpha will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura TL | 2001 Nissan Alpha | |
| Make | Acura | Nissan |
| Model | TL | Alpha |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 4490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1285 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2660 mm |
