2002 Acura MDX vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 11 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 59 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Venza. (179 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Acura MDX weights approximately 180 kg more than 2013 Toyota Venza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Venza. (247 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura MDX | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | MDX | Venza |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3470 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 67 L |
