2009 Acura RL vs. 1998 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2009 Acura RL is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura RL (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1998 Land Rover Range Rover. (187 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 1998 Land Rover Range Rover.
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, 2009 Acura RL (367 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Land Rover Range Rover. (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Land Rover Range Rover. 2009 Acura RL has automatic transmission and 1998 Land Rover Range Rover has manual transmission. 1998 Land Rover Range Rover will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Acura RL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura RL | 1998 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Acura | Land Rover |
| Model | RL | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3664 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2750 mm |
