2010 Acura TL vs. 2013 Nissan ALTIMA
To start off, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Acura TL (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA. (173 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Acura TL weights approximately 284 kg more than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2010 Acura TL (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2010 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Acura TL | 2013 Nissan ALTIMA | |
| Make | Acura | Nissan |
| Model | TL | ALTIMA |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1688 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4966 mm | 4595 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1453 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2675 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
