2003 Acura CL vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 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 @ 5600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Acura CL weights approximately 180 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Acura CL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Acura CL. 2003 Acura CL has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Acura CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Acura CL | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Acura | Land Rover |
| Model | CL | Defender |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 75 L |
