2007 Acura TL vs. 1998 Chrysler Concorde
To start off, 2007 Acura TL is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chrysler Concorde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chrysler Concorde would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura TL (286 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1998 Chrysler Concorde. (190 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 1998 Chrysler Concorde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chrysler Concorde weights approximately 175 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, 2007 Acura TL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Chrysler Concorde. (255 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2007 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Chrysler Concorde.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura TL | 1998 Chrysler Concorde | |
| Make | Acura | Chrysler |
| Model | TL | Concorde |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 68 L |
