2009 Acura RL vs. 2010 Audi Q7
To start off, 2010 Audi Q7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Acura RL would be higher. At 3,664 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura RL (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2010 Audi Q7. (225 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi Q7.
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, 2010 Audi Q7 (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura RL. (367 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura RL | 2010 Audi Q7 | |
| Make | Acura | Audi |
| Model | RL | Q7 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3664 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3002 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 100 L |
