2005 Acura TL vs. 2013 Volvo S60
To start off, 2013 Volvo S60 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Acura TL would be higher. 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 23 more horse power than 2013 Volvo S60. (247 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2013 Volvo S60.
Because 2013 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 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, 2013 Volvo S60 (361 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura TL. (323 Nm). This means 2013 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura TL | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Acura | Volvo |
| Model | TL | S60 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 1613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2097 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1484 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.3 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
