2005 Acura TL vs. 2005 Avanti Studebaker
To start off, both 2005 Acura TL and 2005 Avanti Studebaker were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,751 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Avanti Studebaker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Avanti Studebaker (307 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Acura TL. (267 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Avanti Studebaker should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Avanti Studebaker weights approximately 1200 kg more than 2005 Acura TL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Avanti Studebaker is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Avanti Studebaker 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 Avanti Studebaker (425 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura TL. (323 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Avanti Studebaker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura TL. 2005 Avanti Studebaker has automatic transmission and 2005 Acura TL has manual transmission. 2005 Acura TL will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Avanti Studebaker will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura TL | 2005 Avanti Studebaker | |
| Make | Acura | Avanti |
| Model | TL | Studebaker |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3209 cc | 6751 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 307 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3410 mm |
