2002 Acura MDX vs. 2009 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2009 Toyota Highlander is newer by 7 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 32 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Highlander. (206 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Acura MDX weights approximately 640 kg more than 2009 Toyota Highlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Acura MDX (332 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Highlander. (212 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura MDX | 2009 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | MDX | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3470 cc | 3311 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 206 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |
