2008 Acura TL vs. 1999 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Acura TL is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura TL (286 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (135 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 926 kg more than 2008 Acura TL.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 2008 Acura TL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura TL | 1999 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Acura | Land Rover |
| Model | TL | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2550 mm |
