2003 Acura CL vs. 2003 Porsche GT2
To start off, both 2003 Acura CL and 2003 Porsche GT2 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Porsche GT2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Porsche GT2 (456 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 2003 Acura CL. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche GT2 should accelerate faster than 2003 Acura CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Acura CL weights approximately 134 kg more than 2003 Porsche GT2.
Because 2003 Porsche GT2 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 Porsche GT2. 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 Porsche GT2 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Acura CL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2003 Porsche GT2 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 Porsche GT2 has manual transmission. 2003 Porsche GT2 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.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Acura CL | 2003 Porsche GT2 | |
Make | Acura | Porsche |
Model | CL | GT2 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 456 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 76.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2360 mm |