2006 Acura TL vs. 2006 Acura RL

To start off, both 2006 Acura TL and 2006 Acura RL were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Acura RL (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2006 Acura TL. (258 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2006 Acura TL.

Because 2006 Acura RL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Acura RL 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, 2006 Acura RL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura TL. (316 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura TL. 2006 Acura RL has automatic transmission and 2006 Acura TL has manual transmission. 2006 Acura TL will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Acura RL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Acura TL 2006 Acura RL
Make Acura Acura
Model TL RL
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3212 cc 3471 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 258 HP 290 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 316 Nm 347 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 11.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1575 kg 1575 kg
Vehicle Length 4810 mm 4920 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2810 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.1 L/100km 9.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.8 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.2 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 73 L


 

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