2001 Acura TL vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 7 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 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Acura TL weights approximately 199 kg more than 2008 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 TL (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2001 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla. 2001 Acura TL has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Acura TL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Acura TL | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Acura | Toyota |
Model | TL | Corolla |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 294 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 91.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1376 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |