2011 Acura TL vs. 2011 Lexus CT
To start off, both 2011 Acura TL and 2011 Lexus CT were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Acura TL (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2011 Lexus CT. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2011 Lexus CT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Acura TL weights approximately 268 kg more than 2011 Lexus CT. 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, 2011 Acura TL (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus CT. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus CT.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Acura TL | 2011 Lexus CT | |
Make | Acura | Lexus |
Model | TL | CT |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 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 | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1688 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4966 mm | 4321 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1453 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2601 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |