2003 Acura TL vs. 2003 Nissan Xterra
To start off, both 2003 Acura TL and 2003 Nissan Xterra were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Acura TL (225 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2003 Nissan Xterra. (141 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2003 Nissan Xterra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 2 kg more than 2003 Acura TL.
Because 2003 Nissan Xterra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Xterra 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, 2003 Acura TL (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Nissan Xterra. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Nissan Xterra. 2003 Acura TL has automatic transmission and 2003 Nissan Xterra has manual transmission. 2003 Nissan Xterra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Acura TL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Acura TL | 2003 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Acura | Nissan |
| Model | TL | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
