2008 Acura TL vs. 2010 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tundra is newer by 2 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 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2008 Acura TL. (286 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2008 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 58 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 2010 Toyota Tundra 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, 2010 Toyota Tundra 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, 2010 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Acura TL. (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Acura TL | 2010 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Acura | Toyota |
Model | TL | Tundra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 5663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3710 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 100 L |