2010 Acura TL vs. 2009 Renault Thalia
To start off, 2010 Acura TL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Renault Thalia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Renault Thalia would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Acura TL (305 HP) has 241 more horse power than 2009 Renault Thalia. (64 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Acura TL weights approximately 797 kg more than 2009 Renault Thalia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Acura TL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Renault Thalia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Acura TL 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 TL (370 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Thalia. (160 Nm). This means 2010 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Thalia. 2010 Acura TL has automatic transmission and 2009 Renault Thalia has manual transmission. 2009 Renault Thalia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Acura TL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Acura TL | 2009 Renault Thalia | |
Make | Acura | Renault |
Model | TL | Thalia |
Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 64 HP |
Torque | 370 Nm | 160 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1797 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4966 mm | 4261 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1639 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1453 mm | 1439 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2473 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |