1968 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2013 Acura TL
To start off, 2013 Acura TL is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood (375 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2013 Acura TL. (305 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 2013 Acura TL.
Because 2013 Acura TL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Acura TL will offer significantly more control. 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, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Acura TL. (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2013 Acura TL | |
| Make | Cadillac | Acura |
| Model | Fleetwood | TL |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7725 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5800 mm | 4928 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2118 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1452 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
