2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport vs. 2012 Acura RL
To start off, 2012 Acura RL is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Acura RL (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport weights approximately 101 kg more than 2012 Acura RL.
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 Acura RL (367 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (283 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport | 2012 Acura RL | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Acura |
| Model | Trans Sport | RL |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1953 kg | 1852 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4971 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 73 L |
