2003 Acura CL vs. 2005 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2005 Toyota Camry is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Acura CL would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Acura CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Acura CL (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Camry. (189 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Camry weights approximately 20 kg more than 2003 Acura CL.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Acura CL (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Camry. (273 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2003 Acura CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Acura CL | 2005 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Acura | Toyota |
Model | CL | Camry |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 273 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |