2008 Acura TL vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Acura TL would be higher. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2008 Acura TL. (258 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Acura TL weights approximately 42 kg more than 2009 Porsche 911.
Because 2008 Acura TL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Acura TL 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Acura TL. (316 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura TL | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Acura | Porsche |
| Model | TL | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 258 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |
