2008 Acura TL vs. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover
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 Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura TL (286 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Range Rover. (282 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1058 kg more than 2008 Acura TL.
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, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Acura TL. (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Acura TL. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2008 Acura TL has manual transmission. 2008 Acura TL will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura TL | 2005 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Acura | Land Rover |
| Model | TL | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 2510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 16.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 100 L |
