2009 Acura RL vs. 2008 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2009 Acura RL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 3,664 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2009 Acura RL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Sprinter. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Acura RL (367 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Sprinter. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Sprinter. 2009 Acura RL has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Sprinter has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Sprinter will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Acura RL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Acura RL | 2008 Toyota Sprinter | |
Make | Acura | Toyota |
Model | RL | Sprinter |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3664 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 367 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 60 L |