2002 Acura MDX vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza is newer by 5 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 130 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Acura MDX weights approximately 860 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Acura MDX (332 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (141 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza. 2002 Acura MDX has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Avanza has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Avanza 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 | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | MDX | Avanza |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3470 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 91.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |
