2002 Acura CL vs. 2013 Nissan Juke

To start off, 2013 Nissan Juke 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 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Acura CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura CL (260 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Juke. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Juke. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Acura CL weights approximately 150 kg more than 2013 Nissan Juke. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2013 Nissan Juke 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 Nissan Juke 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, 2002 Acura CL (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Juke. (240 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2002 Acura CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Juke.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Acura CL 2013 Nissan Juke
Make Acura Nissan
Model CL Juke
Year Released 2002 2013
Body Type Coupe Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3210 cc 1600 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 260 HP 185 HP
Engine RPM 6900 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 315 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 5200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 79 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 81 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Automatic CVT
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1580 kg 1430 kg
Vehicle Length 4880 mm 4125 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1765 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1570 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2530 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 45 L


 

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