2003 Acura CL vs. 2005 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Acura CL would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Acura CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Acura CL (223 HP) has 49 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (174 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Acura CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Acura CL (294 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 2003 Acura CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Acura CL | 2005 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Acura | Land Rover |
| Model | CL | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 2489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 174 HP |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |
