2008 Acura TL vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2013 Toyota Highlander is newer by 5 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura TL (286 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Highlander. (228 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 835 kg more than 2008 Acura TL.
Because 2013 Toyota Highlander 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, 2013 Toyota Highlander 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, 2008 Acura TL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Highlander. (292 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura TL | 2013 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | TL | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 2109 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.2 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |
