2001 Acura TL vs. 2007 BMW Convertible
To start off, 2007 BMW Convertible is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Acura TL would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW Convertible is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Convertible (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2001 Acura TL. (226 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Convertible should accelerate faster than 2001 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Convertible weights approximately 275 kg more than 2001 Acura TL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW Convertible (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura TL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Convertible will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura TL | 2007 BMW Convertible | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | TL | Convertible |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 4799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
