1995 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2012 Acura TL
To start off, 2012 Acura TL is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 4,564 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Acura TL (305 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1995 Cadillac Eldorado. (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 1995 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Acura TL weights approximately 35 kg more than 1995 Cadillac Eldorado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Acura TL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Cadillac Eldorado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 1995 Cadillac Eldorado (405 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Acura TL. (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1995 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Cadillac Eldorado | 2012 Acura TL | |
| Make | Cadillac | Acura |
| Model | Eldorado | TL |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4564 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 405 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4928 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
