2006 Acura RL vs. 2010 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Acura RL would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Acura RL (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Pathfinder. (266 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 529 kg more than 2006 Acura RL.
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, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura RL. (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Acura RL | 2010 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Acura | Nissan |
Model | RL | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 2107 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4884 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1844 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 80 L |