2007 Acura TL vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Acura TL would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 775 kg more than 2007 Acura TL.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2007 Acura TL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2007 Acura TL has manual transmission. 2007 Acura TL will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Acura TL | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Acura | Land Rover |
Model | TL | Discovery |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 347 Nm | 341 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 71.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 16.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 93 L |