2007 Acura RL vs. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Acura RL 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 185 more horse power than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (105 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Acura RL weights approximately 168 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (145 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. 2007 Acura RL has automatic transmission and 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara has manual transmission. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Acura RL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura RL | 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Acura | Suzuki |
| Model | RL | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1407 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 55 L |
