2005 Acura RL vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Acura RL would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura RL (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 948 kg more than 2005 Acura RL.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Acura RL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura RL. (353 Nm). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura RL. 2005 Acura RL has automatic transmission and 2010 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2010 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Acura RL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura RL | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Acura | Land Rover |
| Model | RL | Defender |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 75 L |
