2002 Acura CL vs. 2013 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2013 Infiniti EX is newer by 11 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 3,696 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti EX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti EX (321 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2002 Acura CL. (260 HP @ 6900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti EX should accelerate faster than 2002 Acura CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti EX weights approximately 215 kg more than 2002 Acura CL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Infiniti EX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Acura CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti EX will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Infiniti EX (362 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura CL. (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti EX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura CL | 2013 Infiniti EX | |
| Make | Acura | Infiniti |
| Model | CL | EX |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Natural Gas (CNG) |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4631 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1589 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2850 mm |
