2009 Acura TSX vs. 2008 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2009 Acura TSX is newer by 1 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. 2009 Acura TSX weights approximately 82 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Acura TSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Freelander 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 Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura TSX. (170 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Acura TSX | 2008 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Acura | Land Rover |
Model | TSX | Freelander |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 3192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 170 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1852 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |