2001 Acura MDX vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2001 Acura MDX is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura MDX (238 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Carina. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Acura MDX weights approximately 835 kg more than 1994 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Acura MDX (333 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura MDX | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | MDX | Carina |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1994 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2590 mm |
