2008 Acura TL vs. 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera
To start off, both 2008 Acura TL and 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera weights approximately 196 kg more than 2008 Acura TL.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 TL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera. (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera. 2008 Acura TL has automatic transmission and 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera has manual transmission. 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Acura TL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Acura TL | 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera | |
Make | Acura | Alfa Romeo |
Model | TL | Brera |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 347 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |