2007 Acura TL vs. 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor
To start off, 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor is newer by 4 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura TL (258 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor. (225 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor weights approximately 350 kg more 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, 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor (345 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Acura TL. (316 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura TL | 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor | |
| Make | Acura | Mitsubishi |
| Model | TL | Endeavor |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 258 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1869 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1768 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 81 L |
