2002 Acura CL vs. 2007 Porsche 911

To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 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 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2002 Acura CL. (260 HP @ 6900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2002 Acura CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Acura CL weights approximately 75 kg more than 2007 Porsche 911.

Because 2007 Porsche 911 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 2007 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Acura CL, 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura CL. (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura CL.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Acura CL 2007 Porsche 911
Make Acura Porsche
Model CL 911
Year Released 2002 2007
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 3210 cc 3824 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 260 HP 350 HP
Engine RPM 6900 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 315 Nm 400 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 99 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 82.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 11.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1580 kg 1505 kg
Vehicle Length 4880 mm 4430 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2360 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 64 L


 

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