2007 Acura TL vs. 1969 Holden Brougham
To start off, 2007 Acura TL is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Brougham would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura TL (258 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1969 Holden Brougham. (181 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Brougham weights approximately 10 kg more than 2007 Acura TL.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1969 Holden Brougham (408 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Acura TL. (316 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Acura TL | 1969 Holden Brougham | |
Make | Acura | Holden |
Model | TL | Brougham |
Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 5025 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 258 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 316 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2830 mm |