2006 Acura TL vs. 2006 Kia Cerato
To start off, both 2006 Acura TL and 2006 Kia Cerato were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,212 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Acura TL (258 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2006 Kia Cerato. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Cerato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Cerato weights approximately 425 kg more than 2006 Acura TL.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 TL (316 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Cerato. (146 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Cerato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura TL | 2006 Kia Cerato | |
| Make | Acura | Kia |
| Model | TL | Cerato |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3212 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 258 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 55 L |
