2010 Acura RDX vs. 2010 Acura TL
To start off, both 2010 Acura RDX and 2010 Acura TL were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Acura TL (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2010 Acura RDX. (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2010 Acura RDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Acura RDX weights approximately 10 kg more than 2010 Acura TL.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Acura RDX (352 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Acura TL. (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Acura RDX | 2010 Acura TL | |
| Make | Acura | Acura |
| Model | RDX | TL |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2300 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1698 kg | 1688 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4636 mm | 4966 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1869 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1654 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
