2009 Acura TL vs. 2011 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2011 Dodge Ram is newer by 2 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2009 Acura TL. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura TL.
Because 2011 Dodge Ram 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 2011 Dodge Ram. 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, 2011 Dodge Ram (551 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura TL. (254 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura TL | 2011 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Acura | Dodge |
| Model | TL | Ram |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 254 Nm | 551 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5817 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3569 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |
