2008 Acura TL vs. 2008 BMW 760

To start off, both 2008 Acura TL and 2008 BMW 760 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 760 (440 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2008 Acura TL. (258 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 2008 Acura TL.

Because 2008 BMW 760 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 BMW 760. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Acura TL, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 BMW 760 (600 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Acura TL. (316 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Acura TL.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Acura TL 2008 BMW 760
Make Acura BMW
Model TL 760
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3210 cc 5972 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 258 HP 440 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 316 Nm 600 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 3250 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 11.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4810 mm 5040 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 3000 mm


 

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