2003 Acura CL vs. 2001 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2003 Acura CL is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Acura CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Acura CL (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Corolla. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2003 Acura CL (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Corolla. (132 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Acura CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Corolla. 2003 Acura CL has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Acura CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Acura CL | 2001 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | CL | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2480 mm |
