2009 Acura TL vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2009 Acura TL and 2009 Honda Civic 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 (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic.
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 (254 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (221 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2009 Acura TL has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Acura | Honda |
| Model | TL | Civic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 254 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
