2006 Acura RL vs. 2001 Nissan Moco
To start off, 2006 Acura RL is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan Moco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan Moco would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Acura RL (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 2001 Nissan Moco. (53 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan Moco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Acura RL weights approximately 468 kg more than 2001 Nissan Moco. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2006 Acura RL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan Moco. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan Moco.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura RL | 2001 Nissan Moco | |
| Make | Acura | Nissan |
| Model | RL | Moco |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2370 mm |
