2007 Acura TL vs. 1999 GMC Suburban
To start off, 2007 Acura TL is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 7,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura TL (258 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1999 GMC Suburban. (250 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 1999 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Suburban weights approximately 505 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, 1999 GMC Suburban (455 Nm) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Acura TL. (316 Nm). This means 1999 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura TL | 1999 GMC Suburban | |
| Make | Acura | GMC |
| Model | TL | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 7400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 258 HP | 250 HP |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 455 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3350 mm |
