2007 Acura TL vs. 2007 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, both 2007 Acura TL and 2007 Nissan X-Trail 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 TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura TL (286 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2007 Nissan X-Trail. (164 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan X-Trail. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 90 kg more than 2007 Acura TL.
Because 2007 Nissan X-Trail is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan X-Trail 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 TL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan X-Trail. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan X-Trail.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura TL | 2007 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Acura | Nissan |
| Model | TL | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
