2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2011 Acura RDX
To start off, 2011 Acura RDX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Acura RDX weights approximately 13 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Freelander.
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, 2011 Acura RDX (352 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Freelander. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Freelander | 2011 Acura RDX | |
Make | Land Rover | Acura |
Model | Freelander | RDX |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3192 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 240 HP |
Torque | 317 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1783 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4636 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1654 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |