2001 Acura MDX vs. 2001 Toyota Altezza
To start off, both 2001 Acura MDX and 2001 Toyota Altezza 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 78 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Altezza. (160 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Altezza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Acura MDX weights approximately 660 kg more than 2001 Toyota Altezza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Toyota Altezza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Acura MDX will offer significantly more control. 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 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Altezza. (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Altezza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura MDX | 2001 Toyota Altezza | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | MDX | Altezza |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
