2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2002 Acura CL
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Acura CL would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 2002 Acura CL. (260 HP @ 6900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2002 Acura CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1058 kg more than 2002 Acura CL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Acura CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura CL. (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2002 Acura CL | |
Make | Land Rover | Acura |
Model | Range Rover Sport | CL |
Year Released | 2010 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 3210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6900 RPM |
Torque | 624 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2638 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4783 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1933 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1783 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2743 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 65 L |