2008 Acura TL vs. 2011 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2011 Nissan Patrol 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Patrol (400 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2008 Acura TL. (286 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2008 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1511 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 2011 Nissan Patrol is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Patrol 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, 2011 Nissan Patrol (559 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Acura TL. (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Acura TL | 2011 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Acura | Nissan |
Model | TL | Patrol |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 559 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 2785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1995 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3075 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 98 L |