2007 Acura RL vs. 2007 Lexus GS
To start off, both 2007 Acura RL and 2007 Lexus GS 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 44 more horse power than 2007 Lexus GS. (246 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2007 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lexus GS weights approximately 120 kg more than 2007 Acura RL.
Because 2007 Acura RL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Lexus GS. 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 (348 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus GS. (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Acura RL | 2007 Lexus GS | |
Make | Acura | Lexus |
Model | RL | GS |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 246 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 348 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 71 L |