2010 Acura TL vs. 2013 Chevrolet Traverse
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Traverse is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Acura TL would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Traverse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Acura TL (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Traverse. (277 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Traverse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Traverse weights approximately 560 kg more than 2010 Acura TL.
Because 2013 Chevrolet Traverse 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, 2013 Chevrolet Traverse 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, 2013 Chevrolet Traverse (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Acura TL. (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Traverse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Acura TL | 2013 Chevrolet Traverse | |
| Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
| Model | TL | Traverse |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1688 kg | 2248 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4966 mm | 5173 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1991 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1453 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 83 L |
