2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2002 Acura RL
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Acura RL would be higher. At 3,472 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 407 kg more than 2002 Acura RL.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Acura RL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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 RL (313 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm). This means 2002 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender. 2002 Acura RL has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Acura RL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Defender | 2002 Acura RL | |
| Make | Land Rover | Acura |
| Model | Defender | RL |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3472 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 225 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2082 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |
