2012 Acura TL vs. 1999 BMW 330
To start off, 2012 Acura TL is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW 330 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Acura TL (305 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1999 BMW 330. (183 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Acura TL weights approximately 180 kg more than 1999 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 BMW 330 (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Acura TL. (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Acura TL | 1999 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | TL | 330 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4928 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1453 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 93 L |
