2001 Acura MDX vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2013 Toyota Highlander is newer by 12 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Highlander (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2001 Acura MDX. (238 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2001 Acura MDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Acura MDX weights approximately 75 kg more than 2013 Toyota Highlander.
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, 2013 Toyota Highlander (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura MDX. (333 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura MDX | 2013 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | MDX | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 73 L |
