2008 Acura RL vs. 2008 GMC Envoy
To start off, both 2008 Acura RL and 2008 GMC Envoy were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,161 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura RL (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 GMC Envoy. (285 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2008 GMC Envoy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Envoy weights approximately 1456 kg more than 2008 Acura RL.
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 GMC Envoy (374 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Acura RL. (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura RL | 2008 GMC Envoy | |
| Make | Acura | GMC |
| Model | RL | Envoy |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4161 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 2730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 83 L |
