2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2010 Acura TL
To start off, 2010 Acura TL is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Acura TL (305 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Acura TL weights approximately 397 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.
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 Acura TL (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. 2010 Acura TL 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. 2010 Acura TL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Freelander | 2010 Acura TL | |
Make | Land Rover | Acura |
Model | Freelander | TL |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1797 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4966 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2776 mm |