2009 Acura TL vs. 2013 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 4 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), 2013 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2009 Acura TL. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura TL.
Because 2013 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2013 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura TL. (254 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura TL | 2013 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | TL | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| 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 | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 254 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1955 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 17.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
