2008 Acura RL vs. 2008 Suzuki XL7
To start off, both 2008 Acura RL and 2008 Suzuki XL7 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 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 2008 Suzuki XL7. (252 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki XL7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Suzuki XL7 weights approximately 416 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 Acura RL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 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 2008 Suzuki XL7.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Acura RL | 2008 Suzuki XL7 | |
Make | Acura | Suzuki |
Model | RL | XL7 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
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 | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 1690 kg |
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 | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 70 L |