2009 Acura TL vs. 2006 Lexus RX
To start off, 2009 Acura TL is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Lexus RX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lexus RX 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 (306 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2006 Lexus RX. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2006 Lexus RX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Acura TL weights approximately 305 kg more than 2006 Lexus RX. 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lexus RX. (323 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lexus RX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura TL | 2006 Lexus RX | |
| Make | Acura | Lexus |
| Model | TL | RX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3664 cc | 3308 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1852 kg | 1547 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 73 L |
