2000 Acura MDX vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Acura MDX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Acura MDX would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura MDX (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender.
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 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura MDX. (346 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura MDX. 2000 Acura MDX has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Acura MDX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Acura MDX | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Acura | Land Rover |
Model | MDX | Defender |
Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 360 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2370 mm |