2005 Acura CL vs. 2011 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tundra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Acura CL would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tundra (234 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Acura CL. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura CL weights approximately 250 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2011 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 2011 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, 2005 Acura CL (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Tundra. (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Acura CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura CL | 2011 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | CL | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 234 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |
