2007 Acura TL vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2007 Acura TL. (286 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2007 Acura TL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Porsche 911 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, 2009 Porsche 911 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Acura TL. (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura TL | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Acura | Porsche |
| Model | TL | 911 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 371 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |
