2009 Acura TL vs. 2009 Toyota Tundra
To start off, both 2009 Acura TL and 2009 Toyota Tundra were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 276 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
Because 2009 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra (424 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura TL. (254 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Acura TL | 2009 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Acura | Toyota |
Model | TL | Tundra |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 254 Nm | 424 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |