2009 Acura RL vs. 2009 Chrysler Aspen
To start off, both 2009 Acura RL and 2009 Chrysler Aspen were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura RL (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler Aspen. (299 HP @ 5650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler Aspen.
Because 2009 Acura RL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chrysler Aspen. 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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler Aspen. (330 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2009 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Acura RL | 2009 Chrysler Aspen | |
Make | Acura | Chrysler |
Model | RL | Aspen |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3664 cc | 4701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 299 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5650 RPM |
Torque | 367 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 57 L |