2003 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2011 Acura RL
To start off, 2011 Acura RL is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Acura RL (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2003 Land Rover Range Rover. (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2003 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 663 kg more than 2011 Acura RL.
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 Land Rover Range Rover (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Acura RL. (367 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Land Rover Range Rover | 2011 Acura RL | |
| Make | Land Rover | Acura |
| Model | Range Rover | RL |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2515 kg | 1852 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4971 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 73 L |
