2006 Acura TL vs. 2006 Toyota Aygo
To start off, both 2006 Acura TL and 2006 Toyota Aygo 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) has 205 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Aygo. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Acura TL weights approximately 685 kg more than 2006 Toyota Aygo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Aygo. (132 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Aygo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura TL | 2006 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | TL | Aygo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3212 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 258 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 3.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 4.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 35 L |
