2007 Acura RL vs. 2007 Holden Captiva
To start off, both 2007 Acura RL and 2007 Holden Captiva were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 66 more horse power than 2007 Holden Captiva. (224 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2007 Holden Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Holden Captiva weights approximately 270 kg more than 2007 Acura RL.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2007 Acura RL (348 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Holden Captiva. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Holden Captiva.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Acura RL | 2007 Holden Captiva | |
Make | Acura | Holden |
Model | RL | Captiva |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3194 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 348 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 85.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 65 L |