2001 Acura MDX vs. 2001 Audi A4
To start off, both 2001 Acura MDX and 2001 Audi A4 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 1 more horse power than 2001 Audi A4. (237 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2001 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Acura MDX weights approximately 398 kg more than 2001 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Audi A4 (339 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura MDX. (333 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura MDX. 2001 Acura MDX has automatic transmission and 2001 Audi A4 has manual transmission. 2001 Audi A4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Acura MDX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura MDX | 2001 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Acura | Audi |
| Model | MDX | A4 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 66 L |
