2009 Acura RL vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Acura RL would be higher. At 3,664 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura RL (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic.
Because 2009 Acura RL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Civic. 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 2010 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Acura RL | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Acura | Honda |
Model | RL | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3664 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 367 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |