2005 Acura TSX vs. 2007 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Acura TSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Acura TSX would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2005 Acura TSX. (200 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura TSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 966 kg more than 2005 Acura TSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Acura TSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 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, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura TSX. (225 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura TSX. 2007 Land Rover LR3 has automatic transmission and 2005 Acura TSX has manual transmission. 2005 Acura TSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Land Rover LR3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura TSX | 2007 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Acura | Land Rover |
| Model | TSX | LR3 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2466 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 86 L |
