2003 Acura CL vs. 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, both 2003 Acura CL and 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 2003 Acura CL. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 2003 Acura CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Acura CL weights approximately 482 kg more than 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1.
Because 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 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 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 (638 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Acura CL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 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 Nissan R 390 GT1 has manual transmission. 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 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 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
Make | Acura | Nissan |
Model | CL | R 390 GT1 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 543 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 638 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1098 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |