2008 Acura TL vs. 2011 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Acura TL 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 56 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover LR2. (230 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover LR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 323 kg more than 2008 Acura TL.
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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover LR2. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover LR2. 2011 Land Rover LR2 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. 2011 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Acura TL | 2011 Land Rover LR2 | |
Make | Acura | Land Rover |
Model | TL | LR2 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4496 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1908 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2659 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |