2007 Acura TL vs. 2007 Mazda CX-9
To start off, both 2007 Acura TL and 2007 Mazda CX-9 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mazda CX-9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda CX-9 (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Acura TL. (258 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda CX-9 should accelerate faster than 2007 Acura TL.
Because 2007 Acura TL is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Acura TL. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mazda CX-9, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mazda CX-9 (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Acura TL. (316 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda CX-9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Acura TL | 2007 Mazda CX-9 | |
Make | Acura | Mazda |
Model | TL | CX-9 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 258 HP | 263 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 316 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 76 L |