2005 Acura TL vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 7 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 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura TL (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. (229 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1019 kg more than 2005 Acura TL.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander 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) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. (317 Nm). This means 2005 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura TL | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Acura | Land Rover |
| Model | TL | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 2632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
