2007 Acura RL vs. 2006 Toyota Camry

To start off, 2007 Acura RL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura RL (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Camry. (154 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Camry.

Because 2007 Acura RL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota Camry. 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, 2007 Acura RL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Camry. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Camry.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Acura RL 2006 Toyota Camry
Make Acura Toyota
Model RL Camry
Year Released 2007 2006
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3471 cc 2358 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 290 HP 154 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 347 Nm 217 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 88.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 93 mm 96 mm
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 4810 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.1 L/100km 6.9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 8.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 73 L 70 L


 

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