Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 5.0 seconds, compared with 6.0 seconds for 2024 Acura ZDX A-Spec. 2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 has the higher listed output at 525 hp; 2024 Acura ZDX A-Spec is rated at 340 hp, a difference of 185 hp. The torque figures follow 2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 at 625 Nm and 2024 Acura ZDX A-Spec at 440 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
Range and energy-use figures are either not shared by both cars or not directly comparable across these powertrain types.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 786 litres versus 708 litres, a difference of 78 litres. 2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 carries the higher towing rating at 3,500 kg, while 2024 Acura ZDX A-Spec is listed at 1,588 kg. 2024 Acura ZDX A-Spec is 202 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2024 Acura ZDX A-Spec has the lower listed starting price at $64,500, compared with $107,400 for 2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525. 2024 Land Rover Defender V8 P525 leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.