2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2002 Acura CL
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Acura CL would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Acura CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura CL (260 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Acura CL weights approximately 180 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.
Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Acura CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2002 Acura CL (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2002 Acura CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. 2002 Acura CL has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Acura CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Freelander | 2002 Acura CL | |
Make | Land Rover | Acura |
Model | Freelander | CL |
Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 3210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6900 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2580 mm |