2005 Acura MDX vs. 2005 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, both 2005 Acura MDX and 2005 Land Rover Freelander were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura MDX (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (119 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura MDX weights approximately 619 kg more than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Acura MDX (343 Nm) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm). This means 2005 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura MDX | 2005 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Acura | Land Rover |
| Model | MDX | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2019 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2560 mm |
