2002 Acura CL vs. 2012 Hyundai Grandeur
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Grandeur is newer by 10 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 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Acura CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura CL (260 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Grandeur. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Grandeur. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Grandeur weights approximately 257 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, 2012 Hyundai Grandeur (343 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura CL. (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Grandeur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura CL | 2012 Hyundai Grandeur | |
| Make | Acura | Hyundai |
| Model | CL | Grandeur |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1837 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 75 L |
