2005 Acura CL vs. 2003 Audi Nuvolari Quattro
To start off, 2005 Acura CL is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Audi Nuvolari Quattro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Audi Nuvolari Quattro would be higher. At 4,961 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Audi Nuvolari Quattro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Audi Nuvolari Quattro (591 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 368 more horse power than 2005 Acura CL. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Audi Nuvolari Quattro should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura CL weights approximately 680 kg more than 2003 Audi Nuvolari Quattro.
Because 2003 Audi Nuvolari Quattro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Acura CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Audi Nuvolari Quattro 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 Audi Nuvolari Quattro (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 456 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura CL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2003 Audi Nuvolari Quattro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura CL | 2003 Audi Nuvolari Quattro | |
| Make | Acura | Audi |
| Model | CL | Nuvolari Quattro |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 4961 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 591 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2900 mm |
