2005 Acura CL vs. 2012 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2012 Nissan Altima is newer by 7 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 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Acura CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura CL (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Altima. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura CL weights approximately 182 kg more than 2012 Nissan Altima. 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, 2005 Acura CL (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2005 Acura CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura CL | 2012 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Acura | Nissan |
| Model | CL | Altima |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1398 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4595 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2675 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 76 L |
