2012 Acura TL vs. 2009 Chrysler Grand Voyager
To start off, 2012 Acura TL is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chrysler Grand Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chrysler Grand Voyager would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Acura TL (305 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler Grand Voyager. (145 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler Grand Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler Grand Voyager weights approximately 135 kg more than 2012 Acura TL.
Because 2012 Acura TL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chrysler Grand Voyager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Acura TL (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler Grand Voyager. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler Grand Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Acura TL | 2009 Chrysler Grand Voyager | |
| Make | Acura | Chrysler |
| Model | TL | Grand Voyager |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2429 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4928 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1453 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
