2008 Acura RL vs. 2007 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2008 Acura RL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Suzuki XL7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Suzuki XL7 would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Suzuki XL7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura RL (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2007 Suzuki XL7. (252 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2007 Suzuki XL7.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2008 Acura RL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Suzuki XL7. (330 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2008 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Suzuki XL7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura RL | 2007 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Acura | Suzuki |
| Model | RL | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 70 L |
