2009 Acura TL vs. 2009 Opel Insignia
To start off, both 2009 Acura TL and 2009 Opel Insignia 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 162 more horse power than 2009 Opel Insignia. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2009 Opel Insignia.
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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Opel Insignia. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Opel Insignia.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Acura TL | 2009 Opel Insignia | |
Make | Acura | Opel |
Model | TL | Insignia |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 254 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1856 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1498 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2737 mm |