2009 Acura TL vs. 2000 Honda Life
To start off, 2009 Acura TL is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Life would be higher. At 3,664 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura TL (305 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Acura TL weights approximately 660 kg more than 2000 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Acura TL (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Acura TL | 2000 Honda Life | |
Make | Acura | Honda |
Model | TL | Life |
Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3664 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2370 mm |