2010 Acura RL vs. 2011 Acura RL
To start off, 2011 Acura RL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Acura RL would be higher. Both 2010 Acura RL and 2011 Acura RL are equipped with a 3,700 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 300 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, both vehicles can yield 367 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Acura RL | 2011 Acura RL | |
| Make | Acura | Acura |
| Model | RL | RL |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1852 kg | 1852 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4971 mm | 4971 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1847 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1453 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2799 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 73 L |
