2007 Toyota Yaris vs. 2010 Acura TL
To start off, 2010 Acura TL is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Yaris would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Acura TL (305 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
Because 2010 Acura TL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Yaris. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Acura TL 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, 2010 Acura TL (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris. 2010 Acura TL has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Yaris will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Acura TL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Yaris | 2010 Acura TL | |
| Make | Toyota | Acura |
| Model | Yaris | TL |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4966 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
