2007 Acura TL vs. 2012 Mazda 5
To start off, 2012 Mazda 5 is newer by 5 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura TL (286 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2012 Mazda 5. (157 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda 5 weights approximately 150 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, 2007 Acura TL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda 5. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura TL | 2012 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Acura | Mazda |
| Model | TL | 5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1615 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
