2008 Acura RL vs. 2012 Nissan Cube
To start off, 2012 Nissan Cube is newer by 4 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura RL (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Cube. (122 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Cube. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Acura RL weights approximately 274 kg more than 2012 Nissan Cube. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Acura RL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Nissan Cube. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Acura RL 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, 2008 Acura RL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Cube. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Cube.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura RL | 2012 Nissan Cube | |
| Make | Acura | Nissan |
| Model | RL | Cube |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1301 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4001 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 50 L |
