2005 Acura CL vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2013 Toyota Highlander 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Highlander (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2005 Acura CL. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 380 kg more than 2005 Acura CL. 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, 2013 Toyota Highlander (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura CL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura CL | 2013 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | CL | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 73 L |
