2001 Acura MDX vs. 2007 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2007 Honda Odyssey is newer by 6 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. Both 2001 Acura MDX and 2007 Honda Odyssey are equipped with a 3,471 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2001 Acura MDX. (238 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2001 Acura MDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 20 kg more than 2001 Acura MDX. 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Odyssey. (326 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura MDX | 2007 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Acura | Honda |
| Model | MDX | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 79 L |
