2008 Acura TL vs. 2000 Volkswagen AAC
To start off, 2008 Acura TL is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Volkswagen AAC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Volkswagen AAC would be higher. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Volkswagen AAC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volkswagen AAC (309 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2008 Acura TL. (258 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen AAC should accelerate faster than 2008 Acura TL.
Because 2000 Volkswagen AAC is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen AAC 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, 2000 Volkswagen AAC (765 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 449 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Acura TL. (316 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Volkswagen AAC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura TL | 2000 Volkswagen AAC | |
| Make | Acura | Volkswagen |
| Model | TL | AAC |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 4921 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 258 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 765 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3310 mm |
