2008 Acura RL vs. 2011 Lexus GX
To start off, 2011 Lexus GX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Acura RL would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lexus GX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lexus GX (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2008 Acura RL. (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus GX should accelerate faster than 2008 Acura RL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lexus GX weights approximately 1148 kg more than 2008 Acura RL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Lexus GX (446 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Acura RL. (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Lexus GX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura RL | 2011 Lexus GX | |
| Make | Acura | Lexus |
| Model | RL | GX |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 446 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 2422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 87 L |
