2003 Acura CL vs. 2009 Audi Q7
To start off, 2009 Audi Q7 is newer by 6 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 4,132 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi Q7 (322 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2003 Acura CL. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2003 Acura CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi Q7 weights approximately 840 kg more than 2003 Acura CL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Audi Q7 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, 2009 Audi Q7 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, 2009 Audi Q7 (760 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 466 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Acura CL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Acura CL | 2009 Audi Q7 | |
| Make | Acura | Audi |
| Model | CL | Q7 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 4132 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 760 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 100 L |
