2001 Acura MDX vs. 2002 Honda Avancier
To start off, 2002 Honda Avancier is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Acura MDX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Acura MDX 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 26 more horse power than 2002 Honda Avancier. (212 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Avancier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Acura MDX weights approximately 280 kg more than 2002 Honda Avancier. 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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Avancier. (285 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Avancier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura MDX | 2002 Honda Avancier | |
| Make | Acura | Honda |
| Model | MDX | Avancier |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| 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 | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 61 L |
