2002 Acura MDX vs. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Acura MDX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Acura MDX would be higher. At 5,324 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2002 Acura MDX. (238 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2002 Acura MDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Acura MDX weights approximately 892 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura MDX. (332 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura MDX | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
| Model | MDX | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3470 cc | 5324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1078 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 6330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 4010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 129 L |
