2001 Acura RL vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Acura RL would be higher. At 3,472 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 525 kg more than 2001 Acura RL.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Acura RL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Acura RL (304 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2001 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Acura RL | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Acura | Land Rover |
Model | RL | Discovery |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3472 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 304 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 93 L |