2002 Acura CL vs. 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Acura CL would be higher. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura CL (225 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. (211 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo weights approximately 172 kg more than 2002 Acura CL.
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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. (290 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Acura CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura CL | 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | |
| Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
| Model | CL | Monte Carlo |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |
