2009 Acura TL vs. 2008 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2009 Acura TL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2009 Acura TL. (306 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Acura TL weights approximately 591 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (458 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura TL. (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura TL | 2008 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
| Model | TL | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3664 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 458 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1852 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 6330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 4010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 129 L |
