2009 Acura RL vs. 2009 Nissan GT-R
To start off, both 2009 Acura RL and 2009 Nissan GT-R were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,799 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan GT-R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan GT-R (469 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2009 Acura RL. (296 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura RL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Acura RL weights approximately 298 kg more than 2009 Nissan GT-R.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Nissan GT-R (588 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura RL. (271 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Acura RL | 2009 Nissan GT-R | |
Make | Acura | Nissan |
Model | RL | GT-R |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3664 cc | 3799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 469 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 588 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1852 kg | 1554 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 74 L |