2003 Acura CL vs. 2011 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2011 Toyota Venza is newer by 8 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 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2003 Acura CL. (260 HP @ 6900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster 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, 2011 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Acura CL. (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Acura CL | 2011 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | CL | Venza |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 67 L |
