2008 Acura TL vs. 2011 Hyundai Azera
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Azera is newer by 3 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura TL (286 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Azera. (260 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai Azera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai Azera weights approximately 348 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Azera. (316 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Azera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura TL | 2011 Hyundai Azera | |
| Make | Acura | Hyundai |
| Model | TL | Azera |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 1622 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2779 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 75 L |
