2001 Acura MDX vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2001 Acura MDX. (238 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura MDX. (333 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Acura MDX | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Acura | Land Rover |
Model | MDX | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 104 L |