2008 Acura TL vs. 2008 Chrysler Sebring
To start off, both 2008 Acura TL and 2008 Chrysler Sebring 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura TL (286 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler Sebring. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2008 Chrysler Sebring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler Sebring weights approximately 544 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 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler Sebring. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler Sebring.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura TL | 2008 Chrysler Sebring | |
| Make | Acura | Chrysler |
| Model | TL | Sebring |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 1818 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |
