2006 Acura RL vs. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2006 Acura RL is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 3,473 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Acura RL (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2002 Land Rover Range Rover. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2002 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 865 kg more than 2006 Acura RL.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Land Rover Range Rover (391 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura RL. (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2002 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura RL | 2002 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Acura | Land Rover |
| Model | RL | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3473 cc | 2926 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 100 L |
