2005 Acura RL vs. 2005 Kia Spectra
To start off, both 2005 Acura RL and 2005 Kia Spectra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura RL (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 2005 Kia Spectra. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Spectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura RL weights approximately 713 kg more than 2005 Kia Spectra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Acura RL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Kia Spectra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Acura RL 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, 2005 Acura RL (353 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Spectra. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Spectra. 2005 Acura RL has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Spectra has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Spectra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Acura RL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura RL | 2005 Kia Spectra | |
| Make | Acura | Kia |
| Model | RL | Spectra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1807 kg | 1094 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
