2012 Acura RL vs. 2012 Fiat Ulysse
To start off, both 2012 Acura RL and 2012 Fiat Ulysse were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Acura RL (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Ulysse. (126 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Ulysse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Acura RL weights approximately 64 kg more than 2012 Fiat Ulysse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Acura RL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Fiat Ulysse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Acura RL 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, 2012 Acura RL (367 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Ulysse. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Ulysse. 2012 Acura RL has automatic transmission and 2012 Fiat Ulysse has manual transmission. 2012 Fiat Ulysse will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Acura RL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Acura RL | 2012 Fiat Ulysse | |
| Make | Acura | Fiat |
| Model | RL | Ulysse |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1852 kg | 1788 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4971 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1847 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1453 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2799 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 80 L |
