2008 Acura TL vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, both 2008 Acura TL and 2008 Toyota Condor 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 Toyota Condor weights approximately 86 kg more than 2008 Acura TL.
Because 2008 Toyota Condor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Toyota Condor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Acura TL, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor. 2008 Acura TL has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Condor 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.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Acura TL | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
Make | Acura | Toyota |
Model | TL | Condor |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1812 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 347 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |