2005 Acura TL vs. 2005 Chevrolet Express
To start off, both 2005 Acura TL and 2005 Chevrolet Express were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura TL (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 793 kg more than 2005 Acura TL.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Express (353 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura TL. (323 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura TL | 2005 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
| Model | TL | Express |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 2406 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 117 L |
