2003 Acura MDX vs. 2003 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, both 2003 Acura MDX and 2003 Toyota 4Runner were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Acura MDX (238 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2003 Toyota 4Runner. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Acura MDX weights approximately 10 kg more than 2003 Toyota 4Runner. 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, 2003 Toyota 4Runner (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Acura MDX. (333 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Acura MDX | 2003 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | MDX | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |
