2009 Acura TL vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, both 2009 Acura TL and 2009 Lotus Elise 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 90 more horse power than 2009 Lotus Elise. (186 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Because 2009 Lotus Elise is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Acura TL, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (133 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2009 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise. 2009 Acura TL has automatic transmission and 2009 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2009 Lotus Elise 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 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Acura | Lotus |
Model | TL | Elise |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 254 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.2 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |