2001 Acura TL vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Acura TL would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 2001 Acura TL. (226 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2001 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1015 kg more than 2001 Acura TL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura TL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura TL. 2001 Acura TL has automatic transmission and 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has manual transmission. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Acura TL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura TL | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Acura | Land Rover |
| Model | TL | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 2013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | (:1): 9. |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2158 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1784 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2745 mm |
