2002 Acura CL vs. 2012 Peugeot iOn
To start off, 2012 Peugeot iOn 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. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura CL (260 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2012 Peugeot iOn. (63 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2012 Peugeot iOn. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Acura CL weights approximately 500 kg more than 2012 Peugeot iOn. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Peugeot iOn 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 2012 Peugeot iOn. 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, 2002 Acura CL (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Peugeot iOn. (180 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2002 Acura CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Peugeot iOn.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura CL | 2012 Peugeot iOn | |
| Make | Acura | Peugeot |
| Model | CL | iOn |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3395 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1475 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2550 mm |
