2005 Acura TL vs. 2005 Nissan Altima
To start off, both 2005 Acura TL and 2005 Nissan Altima were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura TL (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Altima. (175 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura TL weights approximately 205 kg more than 2005 Nissan Altima. 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, 2005 Acura TL (323 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Altima. (237 Nm). This means 2005 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Acura TL | 2005 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Acura | Nissan |
Model | TL | Altima |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 237 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 1408 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.3 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 76 L |