2005 Acura CL vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra 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 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2005 Acura CL. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 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 2012 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2012 Toyota Tundra 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, 2012 Toyota Tundra 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, 2012 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura CL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | CL | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 100 L |
