2007 Acura TL vs. 1986 Cadillac Allante
To start off, 2007 Acura TL is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Cadillac Allante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Cadillac Allante would be higher. At 4,087 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Cadillac Allante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura TL (258 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1986 Cadillac Allante. (169 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 1986 Cadillac Allante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Cadillac Allante weights approximately 140 kg more than 2007 Acura TL.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1986 Cadillac Allante (324 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Acura TL. (316 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1986 Cadillac Allante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura TL | 1986 Cadillac Allante | |
| Make | Acura | Cadillac |
| Model | TL | Allante |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 4087 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 258 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 75 L |
