Damn, the old school 3.5L V6 still packs a hidden punch! Great race, having three different generations of the same vehicle makes for an exciting video! Well done Sam

@aoescool

2 жыл бұрын

that's a 3.7

@chrisholmes344

2 жыл бұрын

@@aoescool I was referring to the 2020 TLX running down the new 2021 TLX 2.0L.

@kuvyoghmoobamelica6883

2 жыл бұрын

@@chrisholmes344 It's not old school if it's only 1 year apart from the 2020 and 2021 tlx, to be honest lol.

@pope9349

2 жыл бұрын

@@kuvyoghmoobamelica6883 the car isnt old but the j35 is an old engine,a pretty good one.

@chrisholmes344

2 жыл бұрын

@@kuvyoghmoobamelica6883 it’s old school if the power train is obsolete (at least in the sense of the TLX) which is a pity because it was a damn good power plant.

Holy shit! As a 2011 TL owner, I had NO expectation that my car was still relevant lol. Thanks for bringing older cars on the show!

@orangeVSappel

2 жыл бұрын

I didn't know there were multiple driving modes in the manual TLs. I own a 2010 3.7 5sp I only have Drive and Sport for Transmission, that's all.

@BattlefrontZero

2 жыл бұрын

@@orangeVSappel there isn't lol. I think it was a weird mix of words where Sam meant the TLX was in comfort or sports mode.

@AcuraPerformance

2 жыл бұрын

@@orangeVSappel I installed a sprint booster that increases throttle response. It has 3 settings normal,sport and racing.

@rpGuitarWorks

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. My 2006 TL 6-speed was strong. Tangled with a V6 SE-R Altima early one morning, very close race... love the Acura’s!

@keylkq6207

2 жыл бұрын

I got the 2010 6 speed. Would not trade it for that garbage

I actually own a 2010 Acura TL: 3.7 liter V6 with 6 speed manual transmission and all wheel drive.... They don't make this kind of car anymore.

@Striker50_

2 жыл бұрын

Incredible body sculpting on that car 💦 has similar body language to the Mazda style

@tom11zz884

2 жыл бұрын

Sweet ride One of Acura's best. I remember when it first came out, I was blowned away by it.

@surosogo

2 жыл бұрын

Yup. I had exactly the same with ATLP exhaust. Great car. I sold it to an enthusiast who was willing to pay 5k over my asking.

@gw4886

2 жыл бұрын

nice car...just fat and not too pretty.

@Striker50_

2 жыл бұрын

@@gw4886 The New TLX makes these generations look like Bulemic Supermodels what are you saying

This just shows how well Honda was doing even 10 years ago, the J series V6 was always superb sounding and performing!

I wish they would've kept the old TL body style, but slightly updated it. I always liked the look of those TLs.

@AngelRodriguez-gd1jx

Жыл бұрын

They should’ve just change the front end of the car and slightly update the rest of it

@youngcinna6141

7 ай бұрын

They need to bring it back with leds and modern interior or atleast give that look to the accord wtf

@grapecraftfactions7675

3 ай бұрын

No man, the back of the old TL looked like the front too

@sgomes633

2 ай бұрын

I have one and I love it, 4th generation. I love 08 Acura TL type S bring it back!

@Dabal_R

Ай бұрын

For sure

This was another impressive video...shout out to everyone who made it work especially being able to get those cars stock (without tuning) to verify the difference. As always thank you.

@dentpulla

2 жыл бұрын

Fake video. Didn't show real video of the 4th gen killing his trash push Button dial a trans garbage. Tell him to upload real video run

What about 9th Gen V6 Accord vs 1st Gen TLX which shares the same engine?

@vasekvi

2 жыл бұрын

It's not the same engine. Unless you want to call all Honda V6 3.5 the same engine.

@drivescene6747

2 жыл бұрын

@@vasekvi you would be surprised at how many people think they’re the same engine

@BW-ze3mg

2 жыл бұрын

No, they aren't the same engine. Both are J35Y engines but different models with different specs.

@jordyncaraballo5130

2 жыл бұрын

I wanna see that

@EricTheGreat508

2 жыл бұрын

They’re very similar. 9th gen J35Y is port injected with 10.5 compression. The newer engine is direct injected with over 11 compression. 11.2 maybe?

That 2010 Acura aged very well.

@bryceharper8509

2 жыл бұрын

The 6mt aged even better, would love to see that race

@dmanatan

2 жыл бұрын

The 2012 aged well. The 2010 needed a rhinoplasty

@Marlon_J

2 жыл бұрын

@@dmanatan It still looks good to me. I would still buy one.

@stophatingmichael6767

2 жыл бұрын

Sorta yes

@blainecollins

2 жыл бұрын

@@bryceharper8509 according to the intro at 0:25 , this is a 6mt race

Thanks for having me it was a pleasure, I could have grabbed the new 2021 but after this video I'm glad I bought the 2020 instead. So I literally just want the interior of the 2021 in my 2020.

@SAT1337

2 жыл бұрын

Are you running a CAI in yours?

@IZRAW

2 жыл бұрын

@@SAT1337 what is a CAI(Cool air intake)?

@SAT1337

2 жыл бұрын

@@IZRAW Yes.

@IZRAW

2 жыл бұрын

@@SAT1337 no sir...I have just wrapped the roof and mirror in satin black ....chrome powder coated my alloy rims, painted my calipers and have LED changing lights behind my front grill....even my staggered wheel step up came like that from the dealership.

@SAT1337

2 жыл бұрын

@@IZRAW Ah ok, must have been the TL then with that intake sound. I have the same car TLX A-Spec SH-AWD though it's a 19'. Did you install those LED lights behind the grill yourself?

Man a 3rd gen 6 speed would of been awesome to add to the mix

@kuvyoghmoobamelica6883

2 жыл бұрын

Nah, you know why? FWD TL's will always be slower during launch.

@jrcs-s7544

2 жыл бұрын

@@kuvyoghmoobamelica6883 true, but the weight savings are decent too

@erichenry1472

2 жыл бұрын

Wasn't the manual only available I'm the 200hp 2.4 4cyl? I think it would have gotten smoked. I like that generation the best tho

@jrcs-s7544

2 жыл бұрын

@@erichenry1472 Nah, I’ve got a 3.2 v6 with 6speed lsd in the shop now, and that’s just the base model TL

@jrcs-s7544

2 жыл бұрын

@@erichenry1472 swapping the drivetrain into a 7th gen accord coupe

Awesome content as always! Thanks for bringing so old skool into the mix. It makes it more interesting!

Newer isn’t always better. The 18-20 has the perfect blend of looks and performance if you choose the V6

@JAYCEEBRATH

Жыл бұрын

Your absolutely right I got the ‘19 as well💪🏾

@Yoomaro

Жыл бұрын

Facts

@ciello___8307

Жыл бұрын

But also the new tlx has the type s, which is probably faster than all these

@redhunnid5142

8 ай бұрын

@@ciello___8307The new TLX is extremely slow and I mean it ms slow it’s slower than all these V6 JDM cars

At 0:35 just blows my mind how throughout the years the car became heavier with a smaller engine- less horsepower but with more gears in the transmission. I just wish the engines remained 3.7l v6 with more horsepower either turbo or supercharged. Is it just me or anyone agree?

@dkis8730

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's ridiculous, I drive a modded RSX Type-S and I like Acura, but they made a lot of questionable choices ngl

@keylkq6207

2 жыл бұрын

You are correct. 4th gen dominant over new garbage. Bad shifting was The issue.

@keylkq6207

2 жыл бұрын

4th gen ppl gotta stick up for their cars. I don't listen to any bad reviews or critics about "THE GRILL". there is way more to that car. It was ahead of its time and still a head turner for me. When they see the 6 speed monster rocking back and forth at the red light I get looks of confusion because they can't belive its a manual shift until she jumps and takes off. I love the 4th gen and even got the auto sh awd

@dentpulla

2 жыл бұрын

He is a fraud. Didn't show real run. Dude in 4th gen sent me the link. He killed that trash. Fraud video

I owned three 4th generation TLs and one 1st generation TLX V6. Will very likely own a 2nd generation TLX by next summer, maybe in Type S trim. Can't wait to watch this video.

@dnegel9546

2 жыл бұрын

Ehh so you owned 4 of the same model??? Unreliable?

@a32tl

2 жыл бұрын

@@dnegel9546 I owned two ‘12 TL Advance models and one ‘13. No problems with any of them. Rock solid.

@dentpulla

2 жыл бұрын

Fraud video. Didn't show real run. 4th gen dude sent me link. Toasted that garbage. Tell him to show real run

Can't wait, I love Acuras.

The old tl looks more futuristic than their newer one 🤔

@keylkq6207

2 жыл бұрын

Great point. New gen is just regular average looking. Nothing touching 4th gen

@AcuraPerformance

2 жыл бұрын

4th gen was way ahead its time! But each generation has its unique beauty.

@keylkq6207

2 жыл бұрын

@@AcuraPerformance if you look at all the cars that came out during the 4th gen, nothing looked like it or matched its style. Ppl focused on THE GRILL and didn't even talk about the rest of the car which wasn't fair. It had features that cars didn't have and an engine that was on pace with European cars

@AcuraPerformance

2 жыл бұрын

@@keylkq6207 right? They'd be hating on the car just because of that lol. It's one of those either you love it or hate it. You really have to drive it to appreciate it.

@keylkq6207

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for seeing the new gen for what it is. It doesn't stand out other than that big ugly grill. Other than that the car is plain Jane. The 4th gen stands out til this day. I still turn heads when they see it switching gears. Ppl pull up and I hit a gear and take off like a 🚀rocket 😁

That 2010 body style was ahead of its time! Still looks good

@robg4899

2 жыл бұрын

2004-2008 body style still the best to me

@ajevthetruthisthetruthnotc8390

2 жыл бұрын

@@robg4899 I feel ya but i don't think it's as timeless.

@lrasphong8898

2 жыл бұрын

I think same thing to the look was so different from a lot of cars …I always liked the look

@dentpulla

2 жыл бұрын

And he lied and didn't show real video. 4th gen guy sent me link of real run. Fraud video. 4th gen dusted that garbage

@Xaver-kk8fr

Жыл бұрын

@@dentpulla You keep saying this yet you dont post a link or anything. Don't get me wrong, I know that TL is faster than the V6 TLX but you've gotta back it up.

Hell yah 4G ftw!🤙 There's no different modes though, it's always in Sport mode just need TC off.

@thetangster

2 жыл бұрын

I was about to say, my 4th Gen 6MT was about to be crazy if I found the “sport +” mode

@makeshiftgarage1480

2 жыл бұрын

First run it looks like the tl got a bad take off

@Kinggunna87

2 жыл бұрын

It has a sport mode , and it holds the gears better

@makeshiftgarage1480

2 жыл бұрын

@@Kinggunna87 the tl was a manual 6mt Is the sports mode 🤣

@Kinggunna87

2 жыл бұрын

@@makeshiftgarage1480 oh shit ! Lol

Thank you sooooo much for doing this video. It was AMAZING!

Epic video Sam. More generation races 🔥

I think this should become a series taking 2-3 generations of the same car! Sam you rock!!

The J35 reigns supreme, and the engine would have delivered its power much better paired with the Honda 10 speed auto rather than the 9 Speed ZF.

@EgguEd51

2 жыл бұрын

That's the only application of a ZF auto transmission that has underperformed and disappointed. Was the Honda transmission software to blame?

@Heman88888

2 жыл бұрын

@@EgguEd51 I suspect so, they tuned the 9 speed ZF in the TLX for economy, I mean I owned the TLX, the tranny wasn't that bad, it shifted slow especially in the first 2 to 3 gears, after 3rd gear it was better. I had to reset my transmission, it did a little better but not by much. The 10 speed sounds like it has much smoother shifts. The new MDX with the same J35 but with the 10 speed auto has proven to be faster than the previous gen with the same J35 but with the 9 speed ZF.

@user-xt8pw4jn6e

2 жыл бұрын

@@Heman88888 new mdx with 10speed is more than 1 sec slower to 60mph than previous gen with 9 speed

I really like the styling of the previous gen TLX. The interior didn't match the greatness of the exterior though.

Love your drag races. Can we get a Acura 2008 TL Type S vs. 2nd or 3rd Gen TLX? Keep them coming.

Who’s ready to watch the J37 take the new boys to church?

@Tm0n3y762

2 жыл бұрын

That would be cool the 8th gen accord vs 9th & 10th

@vasekvi

2 жыл бұрын

TL SHAWD has a J37

@La-yt1wr

2 жыл бұрын

@@vasekvi The TL, ZDX, and the 3rd gen MDX are the only Honda products to use the 3.7.

@user-xt8pw4jn6e

2 жыл бұрын

@@La-yt1wr 3rd gen mdx has j35

@JD-dd4xf

2 жыл бұрын

I'm saying the TL won. I love Sam but the TL got the W.

Thank you Sam for getting this one together. It was very enjoyable to watch. 🙂

thanks for the efforts man you are amazing ,keep doing this nice work

Great content, keep it up!! (I would like to see more these races, generation vs generation)

The best Acura sedan wasn’t a Type S. 4G 6MT J37 TL is king.

@TheBreakfastLover

2 жыл бұрын

The 6MT J37 TL was more than worthy of the Type S badge. It was significantly quicker than the 3.5L auto. Unfortunately Acura at the time was going thru a weird identity crisis: beak grille, hiding exhaust tips, testing out an "eco-luxury" image post-2008 economy. So they killed off the Type S badge.

@WTFVideos_4416

2 жыл бұрын

Acura TL Type-S will always be and look better than the J37 TL... 3rd Gen Type-S with a J37 is king... the other one too heavy LOL

@msrr1303

2 жыл бұрын

@@WTFVideos_4416 no. I had a 3G Type S. With a J37 swap. And the 4G was and is far better. Have a few videos in my channel.

@Buhz93

2 жыл бұрын

@@msrr1303 better weighing 300lbs more? You swapped to j37 but couldn’t throw the 6 speed in there lol? If your j37 3g tl was 6 speed manual you would change your mind as it would be way quicker than a 4g 6mt

@msrr1303

2 жыл бұрын

@@Buhz93 the 6MT 4G is just 200 lbs heavier. Plus it has SHAWD and way better interiors. It’s a better car period.

Been waiting for this for a long time lol! Great video! It does seem like in the last race, the 2021 TL Owner lifted early. A well driven TL 6MT SH-AWD should be running high 13's in the 1/4 mile and would be capable of beating the other two. The new TLX 2.0T kept up better than I thought. That 10AT and its shorting gearing may be the key to its launch.

@dentpulla

2 жыл бұрын

Fake video. Didn't show real run. 4th gen guy sent me real link. Killed that trash. Fraud

@ciello___8307

Жыл бұрын

The tlx 2.0 has wayy more torque with the turbo. Thats obvious when you see how well it gets off the line. The v6 cars start to catch up at high speed since they have more horsepower

@elmayimbe_the_amateur_mechanic

10 ай бұрын

Correct on the shorter gearing. Despite the 10AT being a torque converter it moves extremely well. Want the complete 10AT swap from the 2.0T Accord and drop it in a Del Sol. FB0, Hondata Stage 2 and the stock turbo. Such a cheat code in that car.

God this is one lovely video love it!! There’s rarely these types of comparisons and this ones one of them!

Finallyyyyy the perfect drag race old vs new Acura’s

TL IS A LEGEND!

@ljpr360

2 жыл бұрын

Actually the TL was a Vigor The RL was the Legend. ;)

@agreen3092

2 жыл бұрын

@@ljpr360 yessir both legends!

@primus711

Ай бұрын

Wrong the legend was the legend long live ka7

@primus711

Ай бұрын

​@@ljpr360wrong vigor was before both the legends lower end was a vigor eg ka7 with smaller engine

The 4th gen tl is a sleeper I’m excited

@TheBreakfastLover

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. The 3.7L 6MT TL was definitely a sleeper: it looked nearly identical to the 3.5L auto, but about a second quicker to 60 and 1/4-mile. It was the "Type S" of its generation, except only without the Type S badges.

@RaY_77W

2 жыл бұрын

Yes

@Joshua-nn6dz

2 жыл бұрын

@@nallis01 for the car being discontinued in 2014 model year it was fast, and to be completely honest nobody asked for your opinion.

@RagingBullNuts

2 жыл бұрын

@@nallis01 In it’s day...

@lawrenceredden9049

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheBreakfastLover and without the Brembo’s

If its the 3.7L 6spd how are they putting it in sport mode? Gotta be the auto they are using. The 6spd should beat all of them no problem

New TLX is chockingly heavy compared to previous generations!

@keysersoze2435

2 жыл бұрын

They are packing a lot of tech in the newer cars that makes them bloated.

@alexismendoza1545

2 жыл бұрын

And sadly they don’t have the power to push all that weight. The New Type S has 350hp but is only 200 pounds less than a hellcat

@alexvignola5011

2 жыл бұрын

@@alexismendoza1545 Exactly, good point there! I understand the revised SH-AWD is heavier but the car is still lacking power to weight ratio in my opinion. If they ever make a new ILX « compact sedan » in 2022 as advertised, I hope it’s gonna be max 3200-3300 pounds.

@itsjamilagain

2 жыл бұрын

@@alexismendoza1545 to be fair it's also 2/3 the price

@RizwanJaved26

2 жыл бұрын

That’s what happens when you stuff in that much technology.

Sam one of my favorite videos since I have exactly the same car with the roof wrap besides the aftermarket wheels. I enjoyed it

Would love to see : 3G 07-08 TL type-S 6spd manual vs 2010 6spd vs 2020 tlx aspec.

@AcuraPerformance

2 жыл бұрын

That's what I'm talking about!

@tonycamaj4560

2 ай бұрын

Type s would win hands down

Loving this keep up the amazing work 👍🏼👍🏼🔥🔥

You do good work. I appreciate your videos. I've come across them several times now and you show me exactly what I am looking for. Currently looking for a new DD and love the Aspec Acuras. Cannot decide if I want to save a few bucks and go pre 2021 or go new. I think you've helped me to decide. I was looking to see a side by side comparo of both and the difference between the v6 and i4. The 2021+ front end looks sinister, but the ass end and the overall shape of the pre 21s actually look better to me. Throw in the v6 power and I think I might be sold. Thanks for saving me about 12 grand. Who should I make the commission check out to? 🤣

Would love to see more of these multi gen comparison

Just from that shot, I can see why the new Type-S is 4200 lbs...

Thanks for this race comparison, interesting to see the differences between models

Omg I been waiting on something like this 🔥

I love the 4th gen TL with the 3.7, SH-AWD, and manual transmission combo.

@lsjionredlinesupercharged2049

2 жыл бұрын

So rare so kool.

@MrMelchom

2 жыл бұрын

@@DWILSON98 , i think if driver shift gears correctly, then the manual transmission is much faster. I know what i'm talking about.

@Vinny_Gigante

2 жыл бұрын

I think that is the best TL ever

@gw4886

2 жыл бұрын

@@DWILSON98 nope..those older Acura auto were slush boxes...always slower ..even less power to the wheels

@RevsALot

2 жыл бұрын

@@DWILSON98 false, I've got 4.9s 0-60 timed on dragy. The auto is better if the manual doesn't launch, but on a good launch the manual is definitely a lot quicker off the line.

As an owner of my 2012 TL and my recently bought TLX Aspec 2018, I’m so proud of them and I plan to keep both. Such nice cars…

@jeremymoore145

Жыл бұрын

I have both also.

Awesome stuff, I definitely enjoy my 2019 TLX Aspec Sh-Awd. Got the muffler delete not long ago and has a nice tone to it.

The new TLX should’ve had that glorious direct injected V6 as a base engine.

@bruhmanjonesss7779

2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately the world has gone 4 cylinder turbo crazy

@msrr1303

2 жыл бұрын

@@bruhmanjonesss7779 i find it hilarious that they did it for “fuel efficiency and emissions”. Yet the turbo 4 returns worse fuel efficiency.

@pope9349

2 жыл бұрын

@@msrr1303 the j35 is also way smoother and sounds much better.

@stophatingmichael6767

2 жыл бұрын

MS RR lol that's crazy

@stophatingmichael6767

2 жыл бұрын

Po Pe Ya the induction noise and V6 warble on the J35 Earth dreams sounded real good

2010 is king!! The most beautiful! The most powerful!and the most bang for your buck!

I miss my 12 TL. They get down! Low key fast. Great video!! Love this one!

@keylkq6207

2 жыл бұрын

If you can find another 4th gen Get one. New garbage can't touch 4th gen

Incredibly interesting to me!! Love the video.

Should have brought the 3rd generation TL that actually offered the Type-S trim

@rondo9823

2 жыл бұрын

Facts

@Tm0n3y762

2 жыл бұрын

Would love to see that

@klowenstein483

2 жыл бұрын

It would get beat by the 10, get walked by the 20, and neck and neck with the 21

@gw4886

2 жыл бұрын

@@klowenstein483 nope..with a 6 speed manual and a proper driver it will be close. the autos are actually slower..less power to wheels

@Devilsadvocate1281

2 жыл бұрын

@@gw4886 auto makers admittedly make the manuals slower with longer gear ratios

I had a 2020 V6 Aspec and now have the 2021 version. The V6 feels way stronger and I also got better real world gas mileage in it. I miss that engine big time. Overall the new car is nicer but the 2020 V6 is way better. Not sure why they got rid of that engine especially with how it performed with power and mpg.

@kenmeluso1952

2 жыл бұрын

I have the 18 and 20. Love the V6

@drivescene6747

2 жыл бұрын

That’s because that V6 is replaced by the new 3.0t in the Type S. The new 2.0t replaces the old 2.4 TLX

@roboticvenom1935

2 жыл бұрын

LMFAO you went from a 2020 aspec to a 2021, when genesis g70 exists, what a joke.

@roboticvenom1935

2 жыл бұрын

@@kenmeluso1952 yes acura went backwards, time to hop brands!

@kenmeluso1952

2 жыл бұрын

@@roboticvenom1935 the question for me is which brand? I was looking at Audi

Cant wait till get more subs u give the viewers races that we want. Everyday cars people buy and drive them hard. Thank you.

He let off at the end. That’s how you caught up lol

@keylkq6207

2 жыл бұрын

Correct. 4th gen a beast. New stuff is garbage

Saw this and had to watch, I own a 12 TL with the 3.7 and that thing gets up and goes!

@keylkq6207

2 жыл бұрын

Got the 2010 6 speed unicorn. New stuff is garbage

I'm sure I am in the minority but I actually think that the 2020 TLX looks better than the 2021. I don't know what it is and I can't put my finger on it. Maybe it is the proportions? I don't know. Anyway, great video once again and love that I am always surprised by what you will bring on next Sam! Keep it up!

@malikward5211

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah same I like the taillights. Everything just looks slicker

@caglioso

2 жыл бұрын

Its definitely the proportions- I have a brand new 2021 TLX A-Spec and I love it, but the hood is comically long for no real reason, and the previous gen body style was better because it was shorter IMO. I've said for years that Acura could keep the exact same TLX exterior and just update the interior and it would be a slam dunk.

Great comparison. you’re doing something that nobody else is doing with racing different generations of the same model. That’s a nice comparison to see and if they made the new generation faster or not. But I like the 4cyl in the new generation.

@ZayFlxx

20 күн бұрын

The new 4cyl is enough for the car is aiming for. It ain’t no race car. Even the type s is slower than anything in its segment. Great looking car all around

Yesssss I was waiting to see this, but know I want to see the 9 gen V6 accord 😁😁😁

You should do 3 generations on several cars if you can. Awesome video!

Great comp V6 sound can't be replaced but the 2.0T tuneability is much easier. A simple K Tune and bang roll reversal.

Awesome race Sam really enjoyed it and Interesting the 2.0T 4 Cylinder Accord is faster then the older gen 3.5L V6 Accord in stock configuration but in Acura versions it's the other way around with same engines I guess it's coz of the extra weight and awd which slows down the 2.0T in the new Acura TLX A-spec.the 3.7L TL is a quick car of its time and even today with some bolt ons and a tune it really shows it's potential

@DrangusMcGee

Жыл бұрын

The new tlx is a porker but I'm still getting one.

Nice video! Love my TLX A-Spec v6

I own a Acura TL 2013 3.7L V6 SH-AWD Love it

The middle is the best looking one

3.5V6 NA is just way more fascinating than boring 2.0 turbo, in every aspect from power to smoothness to exhaust note! Can you add Lexus ES in this competition?

Great set of races!

Veey cool video😎 You should do this with the acura RDX.... 2.7 Turbo / V6 VTEC/ and the new 2.0 turbo

Was waiting for this one! Have a 2010 TL Sh-Awd and love that car 😎

@keylkq6207

2 жыл бұрын

Me too my friend. Nothing comparing to 4th gen. New stuff is garbage

@seddyb412

2 жыл бұрын

@@keylkq6207 wouldn't say garbage but I will take a 4G over a new one any day!

@keylkq6207

2 жыл бұрын

@@seddyb412 I'm sorry it's just my favorite word to say.i don't like the fact acura let some writers start that grill issue on the 4th gen. It was unfair because sales were strong. Once color matched it evened out the look. This new stuff took no chances on styling. Just plain garbage lol

That last one sucked, the 4th Gen started rolling early. Regardless, I own a 4th Gen 2012 TL SH-AWD. I love my car. The dealer asks to upgrade me every time my car goes in for service and I tell them every time that I am still very happy and comfortable in my car.

@Evan-sl4dt

2 жыл бұрын

Of course they tell you to upgrade it's a stealership. They would tell the guy with the 2020 that it's time to upgrade because now he's driving last gen.

@keylkq6207

2 жыл бұрын

Don't give it up. These new one's are garbage

@stevenminnig4055

2 жыл бұрын

Right? Rolled early on the second one and missed a shift on the first. Terrible comparison

@keylkq6207

2 жыл бұрын

@@stevenminnig4055 anybody who drives manual transmission would be able to cycle through 6 gears and complete the run. Whoever was driving obviously wasn't a regular everyday manual transmission driver. That was a bias race that the 4th gen should of dominated.i believe they didn't want to show up the new versions of garbage they put out. I drive as a truck driver and still see the 3rd and 4th gens and very limited new versions which tells me that the sales are not that good. I would love to get feedback from around the country if any of the new versions are outpacing the 3rd and 4th gens. .

@keylkq6207

2 жыл бұрын

@@Evan-sl4dt great point

Do more generation cars. Like the G37 and the q50 . Great video

Drive a 2014 A spec 3.7 sh-awd myself, hands down the best vehicle I've ever owned.

This is what I’ve wanted to see 🤩 made me like my TLX a lil more

@Ecuador006

2 жыл бұрын

Long live the v6

@beansr7556

Жыл бұрын

i agree 18-20 for the win!

@TLX3.5

4 ай бұрын

​@beansr7556 that sane motor in the 2015 2016 and 2017

I own the 4th Gen 3.7 the Awd is a beast

@keylkq6207

2 жыл бұрын

It's a monster Got the 2010 unicorn 6 speed. New stuff is garbage

This is VERY interesting. I figured the 19 TLX Aspec would take it. The 21 TLX already has a tune available. So what you gotta ask your self is, are you buying the car to race it? Or take it to the track? If yes, then buy a car that already comes with better performance than the TypeS and Aspec. Very good video again Sam!

Great video bro 😎

I am happy with my 4G TL. All I am doing is weight lowering mods. Lighter wheels, better suspension parts. If I can find a lighter hood, that will be good too.

@mmenendez93yj

2 жыл бұрын

They really don't make a hood lighter than stock. Lots of people looked into CF hoofds and trunk lids but decided to keep it stock due to the price vs benefit.

@meeralrafee1875

2 жыл бұрын

Does your have oil burning problems? If you have the sh awd

@raphaelfrancis4509

2 жыл бұрын

@@meeralrafee1875 My car is 2013, so the oil burning is reduced compared to earlier models. Yes, it is a SH-AWD.

@meeralrafee1875

2 жыл бұрын

@@raphaelfrancis4509 So they fixed the problem from the 2012 model years when they facelifted it?

@raphaelfrancis4509

2 жыл бұрын

@@meeralrafee1875 From 2012 I wouldn't say fixed, but improved on the oil burning. It still burns oil but far less. Plus it also might depend on the oil. My car burnt more oil using Pennzoil Ultra Platinum for whatever reason. I constantly trying new oils to see which works best.

Can’t wait for this can we get some more infinite videos HR vs VHR vs VR30 tuned HR and VHR cuz that vr30 something else🙏🏾

Oldies but goodies I guess. Great video

First of all I think you guys are geniuses for using older models with newer models , I really enjoyed this video , but I think the fact that the 2021 tlx only has 4 cylinders it's at a big disadvantage against 2 v6 cars even tho it's newer .. can't wait to see more videos like this 👍

2020 TLX looks the best!

@df4808

2 жыл бұрын

FACT

@MrBg-yw7gv

2 жыл бұрын

18-20 tlx a spec looks the best for sure

Would’ve like to see these car vs the 2.0t accord!! Have a feeling the 2.0t accord might’ve won them all

@johnfrantz5885

2 жыл бұрын

Throttle house proved the 2.0t accord is faster than the current a-spec

awesome!!! i love the 3th gen looks. awesome job boys

I sold Acuras for a few years and a couple times I got to drive a 13 TL 3.7 shawd 6sp manual. That really is a special car.

@AcuraPerformance

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! You really have to drive one to appreciate it. It's definitely underrated.

I picked the TLX 2020 to be the overall winner. I purchased a new 2010 TL Tech SH-AWD (don't ever recall there being a 2010 A-SPEC, and it looks like the one featured here was wearing aftermarket exhaust tips/finishers) with a 6spd manual and replaced it with a 2019 A-SPEC V-6 SH-AWD after the TL was totaled in a collision caused by a 16 y/o. As fast as that TL was, I believe that even though my 2019 is rated with less horsepower and has a slightly smaller engine displacement, that the 2019 is quicker. I've driven the 2nd gen as a dealer loaner and as much as I like how quick it is, displacement of the V-6 over the I-4 turbo, along with the 2nd gen's heavier curb weight, I felt would prevail.

@gahumbert

5 ай бұрын

I am looking at a 2019 V6 A-Spec/Tech...anything I should be aware of or to look for? This one has 40,000 miles and is under the recall where I believe the engine will be replaced...

LOVE IT!!! So interesting that there's such a small difference between these three generations. Please do Type-S comparisons next!!! 2004-08 gen Type-S vs the 2021 Type-S.

@jdmvette

2 жыл бұрын

3G was only available in -07/08 as Type-S

@Ch1797

2 жыл бұрын

Btw the new type s would completely leave the second gen type s (not second gen of the TL, but the second gen of the TL type s they made) in the dust. The type s back then is pretty much just as fast if not slower than the last 2 generations of the v6 ASpec and this generation’s 4 cyl. It’s kind of like how integras and legends today aren’t fast but they sure were fast 20 years ago

So clearly the 4G TL is faster than the New TLXs. The driver clearly slowed down at the end of the sport mode race after being almost two car lengths ahead.

@oldtwinsna8347

2 жыл бұрын

Yea, that was just a ricer fly-by win. The TL clearly went off the gas as it was end of the line and way ahead by then.

@AcuraPerformance

2 жыл бұрын

@@oldtwinsna8347 you know it!

Great video but would love to see the 2010 vs 2021

Thank you brother ... super happy we the results... I drive the 2020 sh AWD..ufff I know by fact was more faster vs 2021 😂

Honda/Acura makes some of the best sounding 6 cylinders ever. I wish the new type s sounded as good as these

@drivescene6747

2 жыл бұрын

I think you should listen the new Type S lol, it sounds waaay better than these cars, not to take away anything from these cars, they all sound great tits just that the new Type S is on another level.

@itsjamilagain

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah the new S sounds way better. I actually found the 3.5 V6 to sound bland and generic.

Is that Bolt’s car? Couldn’t miss that miniature Jamaican boxing glove over the rear view mirror 👏😁

They should have snuck in an 08 type s fully bolted and tuned. Awesome video 👍

Still love my daily driver 2012 3.5 TL ,such a smooth ride and rock solid reliable.Bought it new and it still runs like it just came out of the dealer at 150 000 kms,plan to keep it until gas wont be available for public purchase anymore.

@keylkq6207

2 жыл бұрын

I got the 2010 6 speed and I'm all set with mine. Don't like the auto garbage

@pope9349

2 жыл бұрын

@@keylkq6207 yeah but I heard bad thing about the 3.7.They are not rock solid like the 3,5,that being said the 6 speed sh awd 3.7 is more fun to drive for sure.

@keylkq6207

2 жыл бұрын

@@pope9349 your exactly right. They have oil consumption issues that they fixed for free but was hard to do because it was a quiet issue not known. I chose to deal with these cars because other companies are trash in my opinion. The 6 speed has to be driven to appreciate it. The sh awd is so different than other cars that it went unnoticed

@SManBlueLizard

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve got a 2013 3.5 and i love it

@keylkq6207

2 жыл бұрын

@@SManBlueLizard any 4th gen is a beast. Keep it my friend. They don't make em like that no more unless you want a dial instead of a gear shifter. Acura scared to be different now. Real conservative look on new gen. Doesn't stand out like 4th gen

U need the gen 3 tl type S here

Love the channel just wished you tested like for like or at least ones with the same miles on it or with the 2020 I'd like to know what wheels that car has on it, particularly the material and weight. First mod I always do is decrease unsprung weight which effects ride, handling, dynamics, and acceleration...

@SamCarLegion

2 жыл бұрын

It’s hard enough to find cars…your request will make it impossible

The race between the 2 TLX's is really j Is exactly what one would expect, the sloppy 9 speed vs the new 10 speed and then the horse power of the V6 passes the 4

@ljpr360

2 жыл бұрын

Honda 10 AT over ZF 9 but similar weight and more horsepower means the J35 wins this one.

@cammando117

2 жыл бұрын

@@ljpr360 its a ZF10 even then honda is still using the ZF9 on all there Trucks and SUV's acura should have put more R&D in there DCT 8 that was on the ILX and 4 cylinder TLX thats an amazing transmission.

@jay.fromthebay

2 жыл бұрын

@@cammando117 the 10at is not ZF. It's in house. Agreed though, the Honda 8dct is SUPERB. I drove one in an ILX aspec loaner I had and it was sublime.

The second race towards the end of the video where you said I’m getting close to him you can clearly see he was letting off

Never stop making these videos

Can’t wait! Hey if you ever wanna do GTI mk7 vs something let me know, I own a mk7 GTI with pp

On the first launch for the 4G, the driver hit the rev limiter in 1st and shifted late. Terrible. On the second launch, seems like he let off at the top, no way the TLX was catching up that fast.

@AcuraPerformance

2 жыл бұрын

On that race my aftermarket shift knob came off. I didn't think they'd show that one. There two more race that I both won convincingly. I have 3 videos. I did left off the throttle on one of them because it was nearing the end of the track. We only get one shot of feeling the track and then we go for a race.