2008 Acura TL vs. 2008 Chrysler Aspen
To start off, both 2008 Acura TL and 2008 Chrysler Aspen were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chrysler Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chrysler Aspen (303 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2008 Acura TL. (286 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chrysler Aspen should accelerate faster than 2008 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler Aspen weights approximately 685 kg more than 2008 Acura TL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Chrysler Aspen 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, 2008 Chrysler Aspen 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 Chrysler Aspen (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Acura TL. (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Chrysler Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura TL | 2008 Chrysler Aspen | |
| Make | Acura | Chrysler |
| Model | TL | Aspen |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 1959 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 102 L |
