2002 Acura CL vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra

To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2002 Acura CL. (260 HP @ 6900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2002 Acura CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 981 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 Toyota Tundra 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 2013 Toyota Tundra. 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura CL. (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura CL.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Acura CL 2013 Toyota Tundra
Make Acura Toyota
Model CL Tundra
Year Released 2002 2013
Body Type Coupe Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3210 cc 5700 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 260 HP 376 HP
Engine RPM 6900 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 315 Nm 544 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 102 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1580 kg 2561 kg
Vehicle Length 4880 mm 5810 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1940 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 3700 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 100 L


 

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