2006 Acura TSX vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Acura TSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Acura TSX would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Acura TSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Acura TSX (205 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura TSX 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 1182 kg more than 2006 Acura TSX.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Acura TSX. 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura TSX. (222 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura TSX. 2006 Acura TSX has automatic transmission and 2012 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2012 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Acura TSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura TSX | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Acura | Land Rover |
| Model | TSX | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 24.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 68 L |
