2012 Audi Q7 vs. 2011 Acura TL
To start off, 2012 Audi Q7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Acura TL would be higher. At 5,394 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi Q7 (493 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 2011 Acura TL. (305 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2011 Acura TL.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2012 Audi Q7 (1,000 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 630 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Acura TL. (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Acura TL. 2012 Audi Q7 has automatic transmission and 2011 Acura TL has manual transmission. 2011 Acura TL will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Audi Q7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi Q7 | 2011 Acura TL | |
| Make | Audi | Acura |
| Model | Q7 | TL |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5394 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 1000 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5088 mm | 4928 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1737 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3002 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
