2001 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1996 Acura TL
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Acura TL would be higher. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 1996 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Acura TL (176 HP) has 58 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander 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. 1996 Acura TL has automatic transmission and 2001 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2001 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Acura TL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Land Rover Freelander | 1996 Acura TL | |
Make | Land Rover | Acura |
Model | Freelander | TL |
Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 176 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4864 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1405 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2840 mm |