2001 Acura CL vs. 2001 Nissan Fusion
To start off, both 2001 Acura CL and 2001 Nissan Fusion were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Acura CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura CL (225 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2001 Nissan Fusion. (134 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan Fusion weights approximately 255 kg more than 2001 Acura CL.
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, 2001 Nissan Fusion (372 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura CL. (294 Nm). This means 2001 Nissan Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura CL | 2001 Nissan Fusion | |
| Make | Acura | Nissan |
| Model | CL | Fusion |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1835 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2960 mm |
