2008 Acura TL vs. 2008 Pontiac Torrent
To start off, both 2008 Acura TL and 2008 Pontiac Torrent 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 101 more horse power than 2008 Pontiac Torrent. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2008 Pontiac Torrent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Pontiac Torrent weights approximately 286 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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Pontiac Torrent. (285 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Pontiac Torrent.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Acura TL | 2008 Pontiac Torrent | |
Make | Acura | Pontiac |
Model | TL | Torrent |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3425 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 76 L |