2002 Volvo XC90 vs. 2002 Acura CL
To start off, both 2002 Volvo XC90 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 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Acura CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura CL (260 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2002 Volvo XC90. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2002 Volvo XC90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 534 kg more than 2002 Acura CL.
Because 2002 Volvo XC90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Acura CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Volvo XC90 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 Volvo XC90 (351 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura CL. (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Volvo XC90 | 2002 Acura CL | |
Make | Volvo | Acura |
Model | XC90 | CL |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2435 cc | 3210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6900 RPM |
Torque | 351 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.2 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2114 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |