2001 Acura MDX vs. 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander is newer by 2 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 100 more horse power than 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Acura MDX weights approximately 500 kg more than 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander. 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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura MDX | 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Acura | Mitsubishi |
| Model | MDX | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2640 mm |
