2001 Acura MDX vs. 2001 Subaru WX 01
To start off, both 2001 Acura MDX and 2001 Subaru WX 01 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 21 more horse power than 2001 Subaru WX 01. (217 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2001 Subaru WX 01. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Acura MDX weights approximately 460 kg more than 2001 Subaru WX 01. 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 Acura MDX (333 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Subaru WX 01. (294 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Subaru WX 01.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura MDX | 2001 Subaru WX 01 | |
| Make | Acura | Subaru |
| Model | MDX | WX 01 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 89.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |
