2002 Acura MDX vs. 2002 Hyundai XG
To start off, both 2002 Acura MDX and 2002 Hyundai XG were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,470 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura MDX (238 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2002 Hyundai XG. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2002 Hyundai XG. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Acura MDX weights approximately 410 kg more than 2002 Hyundai XG. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Hyundai XG. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Acura MDX will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Acura MDX (332 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Hyundai XG. (230 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2002 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Hyundai XG.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Acura MDX | 2002 Hyundai XG | |
Make | Acura | Hyundai |
Model | MDX | XG |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3470 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |