2009 Acura TL vs. 2012 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2012 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 3 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura TL (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2012 Toyota 4Runner. (270 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota 4Runner.
Because 2012 Toyota 4Runner 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, 2012 Toyota 4Runner 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, 2012 Toyota 4Runner (376 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura TL. (254 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Acura TL | 2012 Toyota 4Runner | |
Make | Acura | Toyota |
Model | TL | 4Runner |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 254 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4823 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1925 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1885 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2789 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 87 L |