2003 Acura CL vs. 2012 Lamborghini Aventador
To start off, 2012 Lamborghini Aventador is newer by 9 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 6,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Lamborghini Aventador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lamborghini Aventador (700 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 477 more horse power than 2003 Acura CL. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lamborghini Aventador should accelerate faster than 2003 Acura CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Acura CL weights approximately 5 kg more than 2012 Lamborghini Aventador.
Because 2012 Lamborghini Aventador is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Acura CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Lamborghini Aventador 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, 2012 Lamborghini Aventador (689 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Acura CL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 Lamborghini Aventador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Acura CL | 2012 Lamborghini Aventador | |
| Make | Acura | Lamborghini |
| Model | CL | Aventador |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 6500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 700 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 689 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1135 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 90 L |
