2009 Acura TL vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Acura TL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic 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 129 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (177 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Acura TL weights approximately 602 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Acura TL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Acura TL 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 TL (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura TL | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Acura | Honda |
| Model | TL | Civic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3664 cc | 1667 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1852 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
