2008 Acura TL vs. 2005 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2008 Acura TL is newer by 3 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), 2008 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura TL (286 HP) has 111 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (175 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura TL 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, 2008 Acura TL (347 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 2008 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura TL | 2005 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Acura | Land Rover |
| Model | TL | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 175 HP |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |
