2004 Acura TL vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2004 Acura TL and 2004 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2004 Acura TL. (267 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Acura TL weights approximately 63 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911.
Because 2004 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Acura TL, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura TL. (323 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura TL. 2004 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2004 Acura TL has manual transmission. 2004 Acura TL will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Acura TL | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Acura | Porsche |
Model | TL | 911 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |