2003 Acura TL vs. 2003 Chrysler Airflite
To start off, both 2003 Acura TL and 2003 Chrysler Airflite were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Chrysler Airflite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chrysler Airflite (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2003 Acura TL. (225 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chrysler Airflite should accelerate faster than 2003 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chrysler Airflite weights approximately 22 kg more than 2003 Acura TL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Chrysler Airflite (341 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Acura TL. (294 Nm). This means 2003 Chrysler Airflite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Acura TL | 2003 Chrysler Airflite | |
| Make | Acura | Chrysler |
| Model | TL | Airflite |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 100 L |
