2003 Acura TL vs. 2013 Infiniti IPL
To start off, 2013 Infiniti IPL is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Acura TL would be higher. At 3,696 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti IPL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti IPL (338 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2003 Acura TL. (225 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti IPL should accelerate faster than 2003 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti IPL weights approximately 74 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.
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, 2013 Infiniti IPL (362 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Acura TL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti IPL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Acura TL | 2013 Infiniti IPL | |
| Make | Acura | Infiniti |
| Model | TL | IPL |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 338 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1823 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1406 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2850 mm |
