IS 350 vs Acura TL
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IS 350 vs Acura TL
Hmm. I couldn't find any threads on the IS 350 vs the Acura TL-S. So here it goes....
Before I got the IS 350, I was considering the TL. Never got it because I thought it made me look like an old man. Hahaha. It had good specs but I never got to test drive one. Would an IS 350 easily take a Acura TL in a drag race? I know the IS has better handling but I can't find any hard evidence suggesting one is faster than the other. I am raising this question because a buddy of mine just got the TL-S (Stock) and he is telling me he is going to kick my booty in a race I don't think so. What do you think?
Before I got the IS 350, I was considering the TL. Never got it because I thought it made me look like an old man. Hahaha. It had good specs but I never got to test drive one. Would an IS 350 easily take a Acura TL in a drag race? I know the IS has better handling but I can't find any hard evidence suggesting one is faster than the other. I am raising this question because a buddy of mine just got the TL-S (Stock) and he is telling me he is going to kick my booty in a race I don't think so. What do you think?
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Hmm. I couldn't find any threads on the IS 350 vs the Acura TL-S. So here it goes....
Before I got the IS 350, I was considering the TL. Never got it because I thought it made me look like an old man. Hahaha. It had good specs but I never got to test drive one. Would an IS 350 easily take a Acura TL in a drag race? I know the IS has better handling but I can't find any hard evidence suggesting one is faster than the other. I am raising this question because a buddy of mine just got the TL-S (Stock) and he is telling me he is going to kick my booty in a race I don't think so. What do you think?
Before I got the IS 350, I was considering the TL. Never got it because I thought it made me look like an old man. Hahaha. It had good specs but I never got to test drive one. Would an IS 350 easily take a Acura TL in a drag race? I know the IS has better handling but I can't find any hard evidence suggesting one is faster than the other. I am raising this question because a buddy of mine just got the TL-S (Stock) and he is telling me he is going to kick my booty in a race I don't think so. What do you think?
Just be sure to do it safely, at the track
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I believe based on the specifications from the Acura and Lexus websites that an IS350 will out run an Acura TL given that both drivers have the exact same driver skills/abilities. IS350s just have more torque at lower RPMs giving the 350 an advantage.
Acura TL's specs :
Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net) 280 @ 6200 | TL
305 @ 6300 | TL SH-AWD
Torque lbs-ft @ rpm 254 @ 5000 | TL
273 @ 5000 | TL SH-AWD
Lexus IS350 specs :
Horsepower at RPM 306 @ 6,400
Torque at RPM 277 lb-ft @ 4,800
Acura TL's specs :
Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net) 280 @ 6200 | TL
305 @ 6300 | TL SH-AWD
Torque lbs-ft @ rpm 254 @ 5000 | TL
273 @ 5000 | TL SH-AWD
Lexus IS350 specs :
Horsepower at RPM 306 @ 6,400
Torque at RPM 277 lb-ft @ 4,800
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I believe based on the specifications from the Acura and Lexus websites that an IS350 will out run an Acura TL given that both drivers have the exact same driver skills/abilities. IS350s just have more torque at lower RPMs giving the 350 an advantage.
Acura TL's specs :
Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net) 280 @ 6200 | TL
305 @ 6300 | TL SH-AWD
Torque lbs-ft @ rpm 254 @ 5000 | TL
273 @ 5000 | TL SH-AWD
Lexus IS350 specs :
Horsepower at RPM 306 @ 6,400
Torque at RPM 277 lb-ft @ 4,800
Acura TL's specs :
Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net) 280 @ 6200 | TL
305 @ 6300 | TL SH-AWD
Torque lbs-ft @ rpm 254 @ 5000 | TL
273 @ 5000 | TL SH-AWD
Lexus IS350 specs :
Horsepower at RPM 306 @ 6,400
Torque at RPM 277 lb-ft @ 4,800
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here's all you need to know
http://www.roadandtrack.com/assets/d...car_dp.pdf.pdf
source 2, torquestats:
2007 Acura TL S
0-60mph 5.7s
0-100mph 14.3s
60-100mph 8.6s
1/4 Mile 14.3s
BHP 286 @ 6200rpm
Torque (lbs/ft) 256 @ 5000rpm
2006-2010 IS 350
0-60mph 4.9s
0-100mph 12.7s
60-100mph 7.8s
1/4 Mile 13.5s
BHP 306 @ 6400rpm
Torque (lbs/ft) 277 @ 4800rpm
Note: Obviously you need to completely disable traction control, and you need fantastic traction to get these times. This is easier said than done, especially if you're still running on the stock turanzas. My turanzas are awful and it's a miracle for me to get great traction from a dig. Definitely upgrading to better tires somewhat prematurely.
http://www.roadandtrack.com/assets/d...car_dp.pdf.pdf
source 2, torquestats:
2007 Acura TL S
0-60mph 5.7s
0-100mph 14.3s
60-100mph 8.6s
1/4 Mile 14.3s
BHP 286 @ 6200rpm
Torque (lbs/ft) 256 @ 5000rpm
2006-2010 IS 350
0-60mph 4.9s
0-100mph 12.7s
60-100mph 7.8s
1/4 Mile 13.5s
BHP 306 @ 6400rpm
Torque (lbs/ft) 277 @ 4800rpm
Note: Obviously you need to completely disable traction control, and you need fantastic traction to get these times. This is easier said than done, especially if you're still running on the stock turanzas. My turanzas are awful and it's a miracle for me to get great traction from a dig. Definitely upgrading to better tires somewhat prematurely.
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2010 TL on the other hand I can safely say I have no idea about. It's pushing over 300 HP at the crank now, I'm honestly not sure how it would stack up. I haven't seen any data on it yet.
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Hmm. I couldn't find any threads on the IS 350 vs the Acura TL-S. So here it goes....
Before I got the IS 350, I was considering the TL. Never got it because I thought it made me look like an old man. Hahaha. It had good specs but I never got to test drive one. Would an IS 350 easily take a Acura TL in a drag race? I know the IS has better handling but I can't find any hard evidence suggesting one is faster than the other. I am raising this question because a buddy of mine just got the TL-S (Stock) and he is telling me he is going to kick my booty in a race I don't think so. What do you think?
Before I got the IS 350, I was considering the TL. Never got it because I thought it made me look like an old man. Hahaha. It had good specs but I never got to test drive one. Would an IS 350 easily take a Acura TL in a drag race? I know the IS has better handling but I can't find any hard evidence suggesting one is faster than the other. I am raising this question because a buddy of mine just got the TL-S (Stock) and he is telling me he is going to kick my booty in a race I don't think so. What do you think?
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TL/TL-S never once came into the discussion hell any current honda production mdl.... it was all about a Legacy Spec B... then as the ducks started to line up, it was only the is350 and i didnt even bother to look at anywhere/anything else.