2009 Acura TL vs. 2009 Chrysler Sebring
To start off, both 2009 Acura TL and 2009 Chrysler Sebring were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura TL (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler Sebring. (139 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler Sebring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Acura TL weights approximately 297 kg more than 2009 Chrysler Sebring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Acura TL (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler Sebring. (189 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 2009 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler Sebring. 2009 Acura TL has automatic transmission and 2009 Chrysler Sebring has manual transmission. 2009 Chrysler Sebring will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Acura TL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura TL | 2009 Chrysler Sebring | |
| Make | Acura | Chrysler |
| Model | TL | Sebring |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1852 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
