2002 Acura CL vs. 1991 Pontiac 6000
To start off, 2002 Acura CL is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Pontiac 6000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Pontiac 6000 would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Acura CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura CL (225 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1991 Pontiac 6000. (108 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 1991 Pontiac 6000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Acura CL weights approximately 270 kg more than 1991 Pontiac 6000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Acura CL (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Pontiac 6000. (183 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Acura CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Pontiac 6000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura CL | 1991 Pontiac 6000 | |
| Make | Acura | Pontiac |
| Model | CL | 6000 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |
