2007 Acura TL vs. 2008 Kia Amanti
To start off, 2008 Kia Amanti is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Acura TL would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Amanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Amanti (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Acura TL. (258 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Amanti should accelerate faster than 2007 Acura TL.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 TL (316 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Amanti. (261 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Amanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura TL | 2008 Kia Amanti | |
| Make | Acura | Kia |
| Model | TL | Amanti |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 258 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 261 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
