2007 Acura TL vs. 1995 BMW Dinan
To start off, 2007 Acura TL is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW Dinan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW Dinan would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW Dinan (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2007 Acura TL. (258 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW Dinan should accelerate faster than 2007 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW Dinan weights approximately 275 kg more than 2007 Acura TL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 BMW Dinan (403 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Acura TL. (316 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Acura TL. 2007 Acura TL has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW Dinan has manual transmission. 1995 BMW Dinan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Acura TL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura TL | 1995 BMW Dinan | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | TL | Dinan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 258 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
