2005 Acura TL vs. 2005 Toyota Camry
To start off, both 2005 Acura TL and 2005 Toyota Camry 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 86 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Camry. (184 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura TL weights approximately 38 kg more than 2005 Toyota Camry. 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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Camry. (290 Nm). This means 2005 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura TL | 2005 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | TL | Camry |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
