2007 Acura RL vs. 2005 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2007 Acura RL is newer by 2 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura RL (290 HP) has 116 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (174 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.
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, 2007 Acura RL (348 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 2007 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura RL | 2005 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Acura | Land Rover |
| Model | RL | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 174 HP |
| Torque | 348 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 64 L |
