2002 Hyundai Equus vs. 2002 Acura CL
To start off, both 2002 Hyundai Equus and 2002 Acura CL were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Hyundai Equus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura CL (260 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2002 Hyundai Equus. (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2002 Hyundai Equus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Hyundai Equus weights approximately 410 kg more than 2002 Acura CL.
Because 2002 Hyundai Equus 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 2002 Hyundai Equus. 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 Hyundai Equus (380 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura CL. (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Hyundai Equus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Hyundai Equus | 2002 Acura CL | |
| Make | Hyundai | Acura |
| Model | Equus | CL |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 3210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 65 L |
