2009 Acura TL vs. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Acura TL would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura TL (306 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. (302 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 466 kg more than 2009 Acura TL.
Because 2009 Acura TL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Acura TL 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, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura TL. (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura TL | 2010 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
| Model | TL | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3664 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 413 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1852 kg | 2318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |
