2008 Acura TL vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza 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 Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (264 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2008 Acura TL. (258 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2008 Acura TL.
Because 2013 Toyota Venza 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 Venza 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, 2013 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Acura TL. (316 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura TL | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | TL | Venza |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 258 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2775 mm |
