2004 Acura TL vs. 2004 Skoda Superb
To start off, both 2004 Acura TL and 2004 Skoda Superb were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura TL (267 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2004 Skoda Superb. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2004 Skoda Superb. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Acura TL weights approximately 138 kg more than 2004 Skoda Superb. 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, 2004 Acura TL (323 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Skoda Superb. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2004 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Skoda Superb.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura TL | 2004 Skoda Superb | |
| Make | Acura | Skoda |
| Model | TL | Superb |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 62 L |
