2005 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Acura TL
To start off, 2012 Acura TL is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Acura TL (305 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (122 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Acura TL weights approximately 560 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Acura TL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Acura TL 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, 2012 Acura TL (370 Nm) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 2012 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2012 Acura TL has manual transmission. 2012 Acura TL will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2012 Acura TL | |
Make | Honda | Acura |
Model | Civic | TL |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 370 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4928 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |