2005 Acura CL vs. 2004 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2005 Acura CL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 3,376 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura CL (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Tundra. (190 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 200 kg more than 2005 Acura CL.
Because 2004 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Acura CL, 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 Toyota Tundra (298 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura CL. (294 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura CL | 2004 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | CL | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 3376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 100 L |
