2001 Acura TL vs. 2007 Isuzu Ascender
To start off, 2007 Isuzu Ascender is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Acura TL would be higher. At 4,193 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Isuzu Ascender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Isuzu Ascender (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2001 Acura TL. (226 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Isuzu Ascender should accelerate faster than 2001 Acura TL.
Because 2007 Isuzu Ascender 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, 2007 Isuzu Ascender 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, 2007 Isuzu Ascender (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura TL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Isuzu Ascender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura TL | 2007 Isuzu Ascender | |
| Make | Acura | Isuzu |
| Model | TL | Ascender |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 4193 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 82 L |
