2009 Acura RL vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 4 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura RL (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tundra. (233 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2009 Acura RL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Toyota Tundra. 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tundra. (361 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura RL | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | RL | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3664 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5329 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1935 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3221 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 100 L |
