2001 Acura MDX vs. 2002 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2002 Toyota Caldina 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, 2002 Toyota Caldina (256 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2001 Acura MDX. (238 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 2001 Acura MDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Acura MDX weights approximately 485 kg more than 2002 Toyota Caldina.
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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Caldina. (324 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Caldina.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Acura MDX | 2002 Toyota Caldina | |
Make | Acura | Toyota |
Model | MDX | Caldina |
Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 324 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
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 | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |