2010 Acura RL vs. 2010 Acura TL
To start off, both 2010 Acura RL 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Acura RL (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2010 Acura TL. (280 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2010 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Acura RL weights approximately 164 kg more than 2010 Acura TL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Acura RL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Acura RL 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, 2010 Acura RL (367 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Acura TL. (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Acura RL | 2010 Acura TL | |
| Make | Acura | Acura |
| Model | RL | TL |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1852 kg | 1688 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4971 mm | 4966 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1847 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1453 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2799 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 70 L |
