2005 Acura EL vs. 2012 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2012 Nissan Juke is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Acura EL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Acura EL would be higher. At 1,667 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Acura EL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Juke (188 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2005 Acura EL. (124 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura EL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Juke weights approximately 162 kg more than 2005 Acura EL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Acura EL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Juke 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 Nissan Juke (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura EL. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Juke will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura EL.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Acura EL | 2012 Nissan Juke | |
Make | Acura | Nissan |
Model | EL | Juke |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1667 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1342 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4125 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2530 mm |