2009 Acura RL vs. 2009 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, both 2009 Acura RL and 2009 Toyota Sequoia were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura RL (296 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Sequoia. (272 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Sequoia.
Because 2009 Acura RL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Toyota Sequoia. 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 Toyota Sequoia (315 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura RL. (271 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Acura RL | 2009 Toyota Sequoia | |
Make | Acura | Toyota |
Model | RL | Sequoia |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3664 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 272 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Fuel Consumption | 10.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |