2005 Acura CL vs. 2013 Aston Martin Rapide
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 8 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Rapide is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Rapide weights approximately 410 kg more than 2005 Acura CL.
Because 2013 Aston Martin Rapide 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 2013 Aston Martin Rapide. 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, 2013 Aston Martin Rapide (601 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura CL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Rapide will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura CL | 2013 Aston Martin Rapide | |
| Make | Acura | Aston Martin |
| Model | CL | Rapide |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 601 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2140 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2989 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 91 L |
