2004 Acura TL vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Acura TL would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 504 kg more than 2004 Acura TL.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Acura TL. 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, 2004 Acura TL (323 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2004 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Acura TL | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Acura | Land Rover |
Model | TL | Defender |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 323 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 97 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 2082 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 75 L |