2002 Acura MDX vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 8 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Charger (368 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2002 Acura MDX. (238 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2002 Acura MDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Acura MDX weights approximately 117 kg more than 2010 Dodge Charger.
Because 2002 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Dodge Charger. 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, 2010 Dodge Charger (535 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura MDX. (332 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura MDX | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Acura | Dodge |
| Model | MDX | Charger |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3470 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 368 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 535 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1853 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5083 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3048 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 72 L |
