2009 Acura TL vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2009 Acura TL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover (391 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2009 Acura TL. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura TL.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Range Rover (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura TL. (254 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura TL | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Acura | Land Rover |
| Model | TL | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 391 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 254 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 88 L |
