2010 Acura RL vs. 2011 Acura TL
To start off, 2011 Acura TL 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 TL are equipped with a 3,700 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Acura TL (305 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2010 Acura RL. (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2010 Acura RL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Acura RL weights approximately 55 kg more than 2011 Acura TL.
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, 2011 Acura TL (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Acura RL. (367 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Acura RL | 2011 Acura TL | |
Make | Acura | Acura |
Model | RL | TL |
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 | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 367 Nm | 370 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 | 1797 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 | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 70 L |