2005 Acura TL vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Acura TL would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (297 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Acura TL. (267 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1133 kg more than 2005 Acura TL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2005 Acura TL (323 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 2005 Acura TL has manual transmission. 2005 Acura TL will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Acura TL | 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Acura | Land Rover |
Model | TL | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3209 cc | 4394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 15 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 88 L |