1996 BMW 540 vs. 2013 Acura TL
To start off, 2013 Acura TL is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 540 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Acura TL (305 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1996 BMW 540. (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 540. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Acura TL weights approximately 65 kg more than 1996 BMW 540. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Acura TL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 BMW 540. 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, 1996 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Acura TL. (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 540 | 2013 Acura TL | |
| Make | BMW | Acura |
| Model | 540 | TL |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 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 Weight | 1735 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4928 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2118 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1452 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
