2003 Acura CL vs. 2003 Audi TT
To start off, both 2003 Acura CL and 2003 Audi TT were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Acura CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Audi TT (237 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2003 Acura CL. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 2003 Acura CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Acura CL weights approximately 60 kg more than 2003 Audi TT.
Because 2003 Audi TT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Acura CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Audi TT 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, 2003 Audi TT (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Acura CL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2003 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Acura CL. 2003 Acura CL has automatic transmission and 2003 Audi TT has manual transmission. 2003 Audi TT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Acura CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Acura CL | 2003 Audi TT | |
Make | Acura | Audi |
Model | CL | TT |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 62 L |