2007 Acura RL vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Acura RL is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2007 Acura RL. (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 Acura RL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Acura RL weights approximately 160 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911.
Because 2007 Acura RL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (370 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Acura RL. (347 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura RL | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Acura | Porsche |
| Model | RL | 911 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 64 L |
