2009 Acura TL vs. 2009 Audi R8
To start off, both 2009 Acura TL and 2009 Audi R8 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi R8 (414 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2009 Acura TL. (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Acura TL weights approximately 287 kg more than 2009 Audi R8.
Because 2009 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 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 Audi R8 (430 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura TL. (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Acura TL | 2009 Audi R8 | |
Make | Acura | Audi |
Model | TL | R8 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 12.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1852 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |