2001 Acura MDX vs. 2008 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 2008 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 7 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 90 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 61 kg more than 2001 Acura MDX.
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, 2008 Jeep Cherokee (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura MDX. (333 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura MDX | 2008 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Acura | Jeep |
| Model | MDX | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| 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 | 2031 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
