2001 Acura MDX vs. 2001 Toyota Mark II
To start off, both 2001 Acura MDX and 2001 Toyota Mark II 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 82 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Mark II. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Acura MDX weights approximately 410 kg more than 2001 Toyota Mark II. 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 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Mark II. (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 Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura MDX | 2001 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | MDX | Mark II |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 156 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 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
