2008 Porsche 911 vs. 2010 Acura RL

To start off, 2010 Acura RL is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Acura RL weights approximately 457 kg more than 2008 Porsche 911.

Because 2010 Acura RL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Acura RL 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 Porsche 911 (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Acura RL. (367 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Acura RL. 2010 Acura RL has automatic transmission and 2008 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2008 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Acura RL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Porsche 911 2010 Acura RL
Make Porsche Acura
Model 911 RL
Year Released 2008 2010
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 3596 cc 3700 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type boxer V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 300 HP
Torque 371 Nm 367 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 5000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1395 kg 1852 kg
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 4971 mm
Vehicle Height 1710 mm 1453 mm
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 2799 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 73 L


 

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