2002 Acura MDX vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery 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 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 51 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 470 kg more than 2002 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura MDX. (332 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura MDX. 2002 Acura MDX has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Acura MDX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura MDX | 2006 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Acura | Land Rover |
| Model | MDX | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3470 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 82 L |
