2009 Acura TL vs. 2003 Mitsubishi Endeavor
To start off, 2009 Acura TL is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mitsubishi Endeavor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mitsubishi Endeavor would be higher. At 3,827 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mitsubishi Endeavor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura TL (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2003 Mitsubishi Endeavor. (212 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2003 Mitsubishi Endeavor.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2003 Mitsubishi Endeavor (339 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura TL. (254 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Mitsubishi Endeavor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura TL | 2003 Mitsubishi Endeavor | |
| Make | Acura | Mitsubishi |
| Model | TL | Endeavor |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3827 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 254 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2770 mm |
