2001 Acura TL vs. 2011 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2011 Infiniti EX is newer by 10 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 3,696 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti EX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti EX (316 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2001 Acura TL. (226 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti EX should accelerate faster than 2001 Acura TL.
Because 2011 Infiniti EX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Infiniti EX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Acura TL, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Infiniti EX (360 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura TL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti EX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura TL | 2011 Infiniti EX | |
| Make | Acura | Infiniti |
| Model | TL | EX |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1572 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 76 L |
