2009 Acura TL vs. 2009 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2009 Acura TL and 2009 Dodge Ram were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Ram (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2009 Acura TL. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura TL.
Because 2009 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram 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 Dodge Ram (510 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura TL. (254 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Acura TL | 2009 Dodge Ram | |
Make | Acura | Dodge |
Model | TL | Ram |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 5654 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 254 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 6350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2000 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 4080 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 132 L |