2009 Acura RL vs. 2009 Nissan Quest

To start off, both 2009 Acura RL and 2009 Nissan Quest were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,664 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura RL (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Quest. (235 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Quest.

Because 2009 Acura RL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Nissan Quest. 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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Quest. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Quest.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Acura RL 2009 Nissan Quest
Make Acura Nissan
Model RL Quest
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3664 cc 3492 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 235 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 367 Nm 325 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 9.7:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4980 mm 5190 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1980 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1830 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 3160 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.7 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.1 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 73 L 76 L


 

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