2002 Acura MDX vs. 2010 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2010 Infiniti EX 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Infiniti EX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Infiniti EX (293 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2002 Acura MDX. (238 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti EX should accelerate faster than 2002 Acura MDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Acura MDX weights approximately 251 kg more than 2010 Infiniti EX.
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, 2010 Infiniti EX (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura MDX. (332 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Infiniti EX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura MDX | 2010 Infiniti EX | |
| Make | Acura | Infiniti |
| Model | MDX | EX |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3470 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 293 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1719 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 82 L |
